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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 · Stage 2vsBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 · Stage 3vsBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 · Stage 1vsBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8

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

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

550i V8 (Stage 2)

529 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

550i V8 (Stage 3)

611 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

550i V8 (Stage 1)

480 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

550i V8

407 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 (Stage 2) 529 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,900 kg
    4,189 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.4 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    257 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    636 km
    395 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 2)529 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 3)611 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 1)480 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8407 hp
Power
529hp395kW+122 hp
611hp455kW+204 hp
480hp358kW+73 hp
407hp304kW
Torque
810Nm597lb-ft+210 Nm
930Nm686lb-ft+330 Nm
732Nm540lb-ft+132 Nm
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,900kg4,189lb
1,900kg4,189lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
2,500kg5,512lb
2,500kg5,512lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
292 km/h
181 mph
+27 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+8 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
42.9s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-5.5 s
Calculated
36.4s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-12.0 s
Calculated
43.0s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.5 s
Calculated
48.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s-0.7 s
3.7s-1.1 s
4.3s-0.5 s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
10.9s-3.6 s
Calculated
9.8s-4.7 s
Calculated
12.4s-2.1 s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
3.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
4.1s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
11.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.1s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
278hp/t208kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
321hp/t240kW/t146hp/1000 lb
Calculated
253hp/t188kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
426Nm/t285lb-ft/ton
Calculated
489Nm/t328lb-ft/ton
Calculated
385Nm/t258lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated
636km395mi
Calculated
636km395mi
Calculated
636km395mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
4,395cc268cu in
4,395cc268cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,899mm193in
4,899mm193in
4,899mm193in
4,899mm193in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,464mm58in
1,464mm58in
1,464mm58in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,968mm117in
2,968mm117in
2,968mm117in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
141mm6in
141mm6in
141mm6in
Trunk volume
520L
520L
520L
520L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
257g/km
257g/km
257g/km
257g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 (Stage 2) 529 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 (Stage 3) 611 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 (Stage 1) 480 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 407 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 (Stage 2) 529 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 (Stage 3) 611 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 (Stage 1) 480 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 407 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 2)529 hp5,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 3)611 hp5,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 1)480 hp5,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8407 hp5,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 2)529 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 3)611 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 1)480 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8407 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
3.6 s
4.1 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
3.7 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
9.8 s
12.4 s
14.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.2 s
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
7.6 s
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
9.6 s
10.3 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
11.3 s
12.1 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
198 km/h
123 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 (Stage 3) 611 hp has 204 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 407 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 407 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 (Stage 3) 611 hp: 204 hp (152 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 2)529 hp
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 3)611 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 1)480 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8407 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 (Stage 3) 611 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 407 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 (Stage 2) 529 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 (Stage 1) 480 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 2)529 hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 3)611 hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 1)480 hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8407 hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 2)529 hp
278 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 3)611 hp
321 hp/t
240 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 1)480 hp
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8407 hp
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 2)529 hp
529 hp
395 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 3)611 hp
611 hp
455 kW
3.7 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 1)480 hp
480 hp
358 kW
4.3 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8407 hp
407 hp
304 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 2)529 hp
Power
529 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 3)611 hp
Power
611 hp
455 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 1)480 hp
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8407 hp
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 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 Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 2)529 hp
Power
529 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 3)611 hp
Power
611 hp
455 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 1)480 hp
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8407 hp
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 (Stage 3) 611 hp 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 Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 2)529 hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
4.1 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 3)611 hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
3.7 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 1)480 hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
4.3 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8407 hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
4.8 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 Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 2)529 hp
278 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 3)611 hp
321 hp/t
240 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 1)480 hp
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8407 hp
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 2)529 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 3)611 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 1)480 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8407 hp
Power
529 hp
395 kW
611 hp
455 kW
480 hp
358 kW
407 hp
304 kW
Torque
810 Nm
597 lb-ft
930 Nm
686 lb-ft
732 Nm
540 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
3.7 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Range score
636 km
395 mi
636 km
395 mi
636 km
395 mi
636 km
395 mi
CO2 score
257 g/km
257 g/km
257 g/km
257 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
278 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
321 hp/t
240 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 (Stage 2) 529 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 (Stage 3) 611 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 (Stage 1) 480 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 407 hp
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year2,888 LC/year2,888 LC/year2,888 LC/year

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