Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550ivsBMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 550i V8

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (F11)

550i

407 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61)

550i V8

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2005-2007

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 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
    214 hp/t
    160 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (F11)550iBMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
Power
407hp304kW
367hp274kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,540kg5,600lb
2,310kg5,093lb
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
53.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
654km407mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
4,799cc293cu in
Length
4,907mm193in
4,843mm191in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,491mm59in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,886mm114in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,626mm64in
1,582mm62in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
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Trunk volume
560L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,670L
1,650L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
250g/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 Touring (F11) 550iBMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 550i V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 550i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i5,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V86,300 rpm3,400 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (F11)550iBMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
17.8 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
407 hp
304 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
367 hp
274 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i has 40 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 550i V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 550i V8 and BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
490 Nm
361 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
1,755 kg
3,869 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 Touring (F11)550i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
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 Touring (F11)550i5.1 s
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V85.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i and BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 550i V8: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (F11)550i
407 hp
304 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
367 hp
274 kW
5.7 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 Touring (F11)550i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (F11)550iBMW5 Series Touring (E61)550i V8
Power
407 hp
304 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 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
654 km
407 mi
-
CO2 score
250 g/km
-
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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 Touring (F11) 550i
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) 550i

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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