BMW 550i xDrive vs BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Overview
| Spec | BMW 550i xDrive550i xDrive | BMW ActiveHybrid 5Base |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 550i xDrive | Base |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | hybrid |
| Model year | 2016 | 2016 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 550i xDrive550i xDrive | BMW ActiveHybrid 5Base |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $68,600 | $62,100 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 550i xDrive550i xDrive | BMW ActiveHybrid 5Base |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 16 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal (best) | 17.7 gal |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 550i xDrive550i xDrive | BMW ActiveHybrid 5Base |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 443 hp (best) | 335 hp |
| Torque | 479 lb-ft (best) | 332 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.4 L (best) | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 550i xDrive550i xDrive | BMW ActiveHybrid 5Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 14 cu ft (best) | 10 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 4,431 lbs | 4,288 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 5.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 550i xDrive550i xDrive | BMW ActiveHybrid 5Base |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 550i xDrive | BMW ActiveHybrid 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 550i xDrive $68,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $62,100 MSRP(Currently comparing) |