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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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

550i V8 (Stage 3)

611 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

550i V8 (Stage 1)

480 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

550i V8

407 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013

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
    1,830 kg
    4,034 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.4 L/100 km
    15.3 mpg US
    18.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    243 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    673 km
    418 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • 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
1,830kg4,034lb
1,830kg4,034lb
1,830kg4,034lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight
2,430kg5,357lb
2,430kg5,357lb
2,430kg5,357lb
2,430kg5,357lb
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
43.9s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-5.8 s
Calculated
37.2s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-12.4 s
Calculated
43.9s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.7 s
Calculated
49.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s-0.8 s
3.9s-1.1 s
4.5s-0.5 s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
11.3s-3.7 s
Calculated
10.1s-4.9 s
Calculated
12.8s-2.2 s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
3.7s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.3s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
11.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
289hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
334hp/t249kW/t151hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
222hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
443Nm/t296lb-ft/ton
Calculated
508Nm/t340lb-ft/ton
Calculated
400Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
328Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
673km418mi
Calculated
673km418mi
Calculated
673km418mi
Calculated
673km418mi
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
243g/km
243g/km
243g/km
243g/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
4.1 s
3.7 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
3.9 s
4.5 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.3 s
10.1 s
12.8 s
15.0 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
2.3 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
7.7 s
8.2 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
9.7 s
10.5 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
11.4 s
12.3 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
196 km/h
122 mph
186 km/h
116 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
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 3)611 hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 1)480 hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8407 hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 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
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 3)611 hp
334 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 1)480 hp
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8407 hp
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 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
4.3 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
3.9 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 1)480 hp
480 hp
358 kW
4.5 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8407 hp
407 hp
304 kW
5.0 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/h4.3 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/h3.9 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/h4.5 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/h5.0 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/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 3)611 hp
Power
611 hp
455 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 1)480 hp
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8407 hp
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 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
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
4.3 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 3)611 hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
3.9 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 1)480 hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
4.5 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8407 hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
5.0 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
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 3)611 hp
334 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8 (Stage 1)480 hp
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8407 hp
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 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
4.3 s
3.9 s
4.5 s
5.0 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
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 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
673 km
418 mi
673 km
418 mi
673 km
418 mi
673 km
418 mi
CO2 score
243 g/km
243 g/km
243 g/km
243 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
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
334 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 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
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year2,730 LC/year2,730 LC/year2,730 LC/year

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