Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550ivsBMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)

550i

407 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbocharged2009-2012
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61)

545i

333 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2004-2005

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i

  • Lightest
    1,795 kg
    3,957 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    745 km
    463 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    407 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550iBMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
Power
407hp304kW
333hp248kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Gross weight
2,690kg5,930lb
2,280kg5,027lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
81.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
62.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
20.6s
Calculated
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
625km388mi
Calculated
745km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
4,398cc268cu in
Length
4,998mm197in
4,843mm191in
Width
1,901mm75in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,559mm61in
1,491mm59in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,886mm114in
Front track
1,621mm64in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,636mm64in
1,581mm62in
Trunk volume
440L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,650L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
263g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550iBMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545iPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i5,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i6,100 rpm3,600 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550iBMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.6 s
18.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
407 hp
304 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
333 hp
248 kW

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i has 74 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: 74 hp (55 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
1,795 kg
3,957 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i5.5 s
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i and BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i: 1.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
625 km
388 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
745 km
463 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
407 hp
304 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
333 hp
248 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,998 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,559 mm
61.4 in
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550i
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)550iBMW5 Series Touring (E61)545i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,998 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,559 mm
61.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Range score
625 km
388 mi
745 km
463 mi
CO2 score
263 g/km
-
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550iBMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) 550i

  • Has 74 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 545i

  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 120 km (74 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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