Among the 12 grand tourers plug-in hybrid 2023–2027, the 550e xDrive ranks 11th of 12 in Electric WLTP range (84 km, behind the Audi A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW), 9th of 12 in Combined range (790 km, behind the Mercedes AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Limousine), 12th of 12 in Thermal cons. estimated (8.5 L/100, behind the Mercedes E 300 de 4MATIC T-Modell All-Terrain), 5th of 12 in 0–100 km/h (4.3 s, behind the Mercedes AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Limousine).
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550e xDrive
489 hp, 84 km electric range, 4,3 s 0-100 : among the 12 grand tourers plug-in hybrid 2023–2027, the 550e xDrive ranks 11th of 12 in Electric WLTP range, 9th of 12 in Combined range, 12th of 12 in Thermal cons. estimated, 5th of 12 in 0–100 km/h. Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.
Power
489hp
700 Nm
0 → 100 km/h
4.3s
VMax 250 km/h
Total range
790km
of which 84 km elec
Battery + Tank
20.6kWh
+ 60 L tank
Technical identity card
Full specifications BMW 550e xDrive
Manufacturer data. Consumption and range estimated from the WLTP cycle; performance simulated by the Caralogy physics engine.
Powertrain
| Architecture | 6 cyl. |
| Displacement | 2,998 cm³ |
| Power | 489 hp |
| Couple | 700 Nm |
| Gearbox | Convertisseur de couple 8 rapports Automatique |
| Transmission | Integrale (AWD) |
Battery and charging
| Battery capacity | 20.6 kWh |
| Range WLTP | 84 km |
| Charge AC max | 11 kW |
| Conso élec WLTP | 24.5 kWh/100km |
| Petrol cons. WLTP | 1.0 L/100km |
| Conso thermique | 8.5 L/100km |
| Tank | 60 L |
| EV range motorway | 67 km |
| Total range motorway | 790 km |
Performance
| 0 → 100 km/h | 4,3 s |
| VMax | 250 km/h |
Dimensions and environment
| Length | 5,060 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm |
| Boot | 520 L |
| Kerb weight | 2,155 kg |
| Cd | 0.24 |
| CO₂ WLTP | 23 g/km |
Caralogy Methodology
Performance (0-100, top speed) simulated by the Caralogy physics engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves). Motorway consumption values estimated from the manufacturer WLTP cycle.
See full methodology →Manufacturer data · WLTP-estimated consumption · Caralogy-simulated performance
Among the 12 grand tourers plug-in hybrid, the 550e xDrive combines two vehicles in one: an electric sedan for urban use (in the bottom third), a petrol tourer for long distances. Caralogy puts the 550e xDrive through its paces: motorway simulation, consumption simulation and performance simulation.
Caralogy Analysis
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Caralogy Verdict
Suitable for
Home-to-office commute up to 60 km in pure electric. Overnight charging is sufficient.
Less suitable for
Regular long motorway trips. Once the 84 km EV range is used up, the car runs on pure combustion at 8.5 L/100, versus 5,7 L/100 km (HEV segment median, N=13). Beyond ~179 km without intermediate charging, an equivalent segment HEV becomes more cost-efficient.
Alternatives to consider
If the priority is Electric WLTP range, the Audi A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW (1st with 101 km) takes the lead. If the priority is Combined range, the Mercedes AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Limousine (1st with 1184 km) takes the lead.
In the city: 84 km pure electric (in the bottom third)
With a full battery, the 550e xDrive drives in pure electric mode for the first 84 km WLTP - placing it 11th of 12 in Electric WLTP range, behind the Audi A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW (101 km). In urban and peri-urban use, the 550e xDrive behaves like a pure electric sedan in its segment.
Go beyond this analysis
Recalculate everything for your own profile with the three physics simulators that power this page.
Running cost for your profile
Adjust mileage, driving mix and charging type to estimate your annual energy budget.
Launch simulator →Long-distance trip
Simulate any motorway trip: time, charging stops, total cost.
Simulate a trip →Chronos & accélération
0-100, 0-200, courbe de vitesse, positionnement segment.
Voir la performance →Breakeven point
PHEV vs HEV: when combustion takes back the lead
En dessous de ≈ 179 km par trajet, la 550e xDrive roule moins cher que le HEV médian du segment. Au-delà, le thermique reprend l’avantage.
Segment positioning
Where the 550e xDrive stands against grand tourers plug-in hybrid
Comparison across 12 grand tourers plug-in hybrid marketed between 2023–2027.
Electric WLTP range11e / 12
84 km
Min 82 km · Bmw 550e xDrive TouringMax 101 km · Audi A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW
Combined range9e / 12
790 km
Min 719 km · Audi A6 Avant e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kWMax 1 184 km · Mercedes AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Limousine
Thermal cons. estimated12e / 12
8.5 L/100
Min 8.5 L/100 · Bmw 550e xDriveMax 5.5 L/100 · Mercedes E 300 de 4MATIC T-Modell All-Terrain
0–100 km/h5e / 12
4,3 s
Min 6,9 s · Mercedes E 300 de 4MATIC All-Terrain EstateMax 3,8 s · Mercedes AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Limousine
Direct rivals (same segment, same energy)
A6 Avant e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW367 hp · 0-100 5.3 s
A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW367 hp · 0-100 5.3 s
A6 Avant e-hybrid quattro S tronic 220 kW299 hp · 0-100 6.0 s
A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 220 kW299 hp · 0-100 6.0 s
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Frequently asked questions
BMW 550e xDrive: what you need to know
Well-argued answers to the most asked questions about this model, based on Caralogy data and simulations.
84 km WLTP announced - making it the 11th of 12 in autonomie du segment out of 12 models. The reference is the Audi A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW (101 km).
Running costs depend on your profile (mileage, charging type, city/highway mix). Use the Caralogy consumption simulator for a personalised estimate.
The Audi A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW leads in Electric WLTP range (101 km vs 84 km). The choice depends on your priorities: check the 550e xDrive vs Audi A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW duel for a detailed comparison.
Caralogy does not reproduce manufacturer figures: we recalculate every number through physics simulation, starting from SCx, mass and the power curve. This is why our figures at 130 km/h differ from WLTP. Full methodology on the dedicated page.