Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8vsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d

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

407 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

M550d

400 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Highest torque
    760 Nm
    561 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    176 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    985 km
    612 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    407 hp
    304 kW
  • Lightest
    1,830 kg
    4,034 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    222 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
Power
407hp304kW
400hp298kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
760Nm561lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Gross weight
2,430kg5,357lb
2,620kg5,776lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
48.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
328Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
673km418mi
Calculated
985km612mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,899mm193in
4,962mm195in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,600mm63in
-
Rear track
1,627mm64in
-
Ground clearance
141mm6in
-
Trunk volume
520L
570L
Max trunk volume-
1,700L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L
CO2 emissions
243g/km
176g/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 V8BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550dPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V85,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
14.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
407 hp
304 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
400 hp
298 kW

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 has 7 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
760 Nm
561 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
1,955 kg
4,310 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
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
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 Sedan (F10)550i V85.0 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d4.6 s

Although BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8 has more power, BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8: 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 Sedan (F10)550i V8
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8: 3.7 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 Sedan (F10)550i V8
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
673 km
418 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
985 km
612 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8
407 hp
304 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
400 hp
298 kW
4.6 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 Sedan (F10)550i V8
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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 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
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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d 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
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
5.0 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
4.6 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
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (F10)550i V8BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
Power
407 hp
304 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
673 km
418 mi
985 km
612 mi
CO2 score
243 g/km
176 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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 Sedan (F10) 550i V8BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) 550i V8

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d

  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 312 km (194 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 67 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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