Car A
740i
A premium saloon that blends strong straight-line performance with five-seat comfort and a useful 515-litre boot. Best suited to long road trips and upscale family duties rather than tight-city errands.
740i
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
BMW M550i xDrive
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
Car B
BMW M550i xDrive
A premium AWD saloon that pairs very quick acceleration with real everyday space, the M550i xDrive shines on fast, long-distance journeys. Higher fuel use and premium pricing make it less compelling for city-heavy or budget-led use.
Why compared
same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price
Usage fit
Family
63
/
62
City
27
/
26
Budget / value
37
/
36
Road trip
65
/
68
Performance
32
/
47
Cargo
28
/
29
Practical
43
/
39
Premium
68
/
69
Winter
30
/
70
Scores out of 100. Blue = 740i · Orange = BMW M550i xDrive
Specs side-by-side
Spec
740i
BMW M550i xDrive
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
740i
- Rapid 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s and 250 km/h top speed make effortless motorway overtakes.
- Spacious five-seat cabin and 515 L trunk support family travel.
- 335 hp and 450 Nm deliver relaxed cruising performance.
- Combined 8.5 L/100 km is efficient for its class for a large gasoline saloon.
- Premium pricing at around 86,000 may stretch family budgets.
- Large saloon footprint is less convenient for city driving and tight parking.
- Front-wheel drive dynamics may not suit buyers seeking a rear-driven feel.
- Not ideal for cargo-heavy use despite a sizable trunk.
BMW M550i xDrive
- Very strong performance for its class (530 hp, 0–100 km/h in 3.8 s).
- AWD traction supports winter and mixed-weather driving.
- Five seats and a 530 L boot suit growing families and road trips.
- Well suited to premium buyers who prioritize fast, long-distance travel.
- Combined consumption of 10.5 L/100 km may stretch fuel budgets.
- Saloon body is less flexible for bulky cargo.
- Performance focus can feel like overkill for short, stop‑start city commutes.
- Premium pricing limits affordability versus more modest alternatives.
Verdict
Pick 740i if…
Best fuel economy
740i uses 8.5 L/100km vs 10.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW M550i xDrive if…
All-wheel drive
BMW M550i xDrive's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.