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

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

M550i (Stage 2)

601 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2018
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

M550i (Stage 3)

693 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2018
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

M550i (Stage 1)

545 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2018
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

M550i

462 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550i (Stage 2) 601 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    204 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    764 km
    475 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 2)601 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 3)693 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 1)545 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i462 hp
Power
601hp448kW+139 hp
693hp517kW+231 hp
545hp407kW+83 hp
462hp345kW
Torque
878Nm647lb-ft+228 Nm
1,008Nm743lb-ft+358 Nm
793Nm585lb-ft+143 Nm
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,810kg3,990lb
1,810kg3,990lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,460kg5,423lb
2,460kg5,423lb
2,460kg5,423lb
2,460kg5,423lb
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
32.4s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-4.7 s
Calculated
28.4s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-8.7 s
Calculated
32.7s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-4.4 s
Calculated
37.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s-0.6 s
3.1s-0.9 s
3.6s-0.4 s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
8.7s-2.9 s
Calculated
7.9s-3.7 s
Calculated
9.9s-1.7 s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.0s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.5s-0.4 s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
10.4s-1.4 s
Calculated
11.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
332hp/t247kW/t151hp/1000 lb
Calculated
383hp/t286kW/t174hp/1000 lb
Calculated
301hp/t225kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
485Nm/t324lb-ft/ton
Calculated
557Nm/t372lb-ft/ton
Calculated
438Nm/t293lb-ft/ton
Calculated
359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
764km475mi
Calculated
764km475mi
Calculated
764km475mi
Calculated
764km475mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
4,395cc268cu in
4,395cc268cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,962mm195in
4,962mm195in
4,962mm195in
4,962mm195in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,868mm74in
1,868mm74in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,467mm58in
1,467mm58in
1,467mm58in
1,467mm58in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,975mm117in
2,975mm117in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,597mm63in
1,597mm63in
1,597mm63in
1,597mm63in
Ground clearance
131mm5in
131mm5in
131mm5in
131mm5in
Trunk volume
530L
530L
530L
530L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
68L
68L
68L
CO2 emissions
204g/km
204g/km
204g/km
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550i (Stage 2) 601 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550i (Stage 3) 693 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550i (Stage 1) 545 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550i 462 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550i (Stage 2) 601 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550i (Stage 3) 693 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550i (Stage 1) 545 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550i 462 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 2)601 hp5,500-6,000 rpm1,800-4,750 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 3)693 hp5,500-6,000 rpm1,800-4,750 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 1)545 hp5,500-6,000 rpm1,800-4,750 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i462 hp5,500-6,000 rpm1,800-4,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 2)601 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 3)693 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 1)545 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i462 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.0 s
3.5 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.1 s
3.6 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.7 s
7.9 s
9.9 s
11.6 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
2.1 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.2 s
7.0 s
7.5 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
8.8 s
9.5 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.8 s
10.4 s
11.2 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
224 km/h
139 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
201 km/h
125 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550i (Stage 3) 693 hp has 231 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550i 462 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550i 462 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550i (Stage 3) 693 hp: 231 hp (172 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 (G30)M550i (Stage 2)601 hp
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 3)693 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 1)545 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i462 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 (G30) M550i (Stage 3) 693 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550i 462 hp: 0.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550i (Stage 2) 601 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550i (Stage 1) 545 hp, separated by only 0.2 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 (G30)M550i (Stage 2)601 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 3)693 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 1)545 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i462 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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 (G30)M550i (Stage 2)601 hp
332 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 3)693 hp
383 hp/t
286 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 1)545 hp
301 hp/t
225 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i462 hp
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 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 (G30)M550i (Stage 2)601 hp
601 hp
448 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 3)693 hp
693 hp
517 kW
3.1 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 1)545 hp
545 hp
407 kW
3.6 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i462 hp
462 hp
345 kW
4.0 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 (G30)M550i (Stage 2)601 hp
Power
601 hp
448 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 3)693 hp
Power
693 hp
517 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 1)545 hp
Power
545 hp
407 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i462 hp
Power
462 hp
345 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 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 (G30)M550i (Stage 2)601 hp
Power
601 hp
448 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 3)693 hp
Power
693 hp
517 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 1)545 hp
Power
545 hp
407 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i462 hp
Power
462 hp
345 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550i (Stage 3) 693 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 (G30)M550i (Stage 2)601 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
3.4 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 3)693 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
3.1 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 1)545 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
3.6 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i462 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.0 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 (G30)M550i (Stage 2)601 hp
332 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 3)693 hp
383 hp/t
286 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 1)545 hp
301 hp/t
225 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i462 hp
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 2)601 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 3)693 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i (Stage 1)545 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (G30)M550i462 hp
Power
601 hp
448 kW
693 hp
517 kW
545 hp
407 kW
462 hp
345 kW
Torque
878 Nm
647 lb-ft
1,008 Nm
743 lb-ft
793 Nm
585 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.1 s
3.6 s
4.0 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
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Range score
764 km
475 mi
764 km
475 mi
764 km
475 mi
764 km
475 mi
CO2 score
204 g/km
204 g/km
204 g/km
204 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
332 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
383 hp/t
286 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
301 hp/t
225 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 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 (G30) M550i (Stage 2) 601 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550i (Stage 3) 693 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550i (Stage 1) 545 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550i 462 hp
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,336 LC/year2,336 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30) M550i (Stage 3) 693 hp

  • Has 92 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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