Compare 2015 BMW 550 specifications by trim levels

550 is a 5-seat from BMW, which first hit the market back in 2006.

With the price tag ranging from $64,550 to $66,850, the BMW 550 faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Cadillac CTS, Hyundai Equus, Lexus ES 350, Lincoln MKS.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

The BMW 550 has a maximum towing capacity of 5000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The BMW 550 boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 24 to 25 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 73.20mm x 193.40mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2015 BMW 550

  • Fuel Tank: 18.5 gal

  • Wheelbase: 116.9 in

  • MPG: 17 city/25 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 4.5 sec

  • Ground clearance: 5.6 in

  • Engine: 4.4L V-8

  • Towing capacity: 5000 lbs

  • Curb: 4365 lbs

  • Tires: P245/45VR18.0 BSW run flat AS

  • Cargo: 14 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 193.4 x 73.2 x 57.6



2015 BMW 550 Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The BMW 550 is offered in 2 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about BMW 550 safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the BMW 550 specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Engine 4.4L V-8 DOHC

    • Horsepower 445 hp @ 5500

    • Torque 480 lb-ft.

    • Charge system twin turbo

    • Transmission 8-spd w/OD

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 4.3 - 4.5 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 13 - 13.1 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 193.4 in

    • Width 73.2 in

    • Height 57.6 in

    • Wheelbase 116.9 in

    • Curb Weight 4365 lbs

    • GVWR 5401 lbs

    • Towing capacity 5000 lbs

    • Ground clearance 5.6 in

    • Turning radius 19.6 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 5

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 18.5 gal

    • City 16 - 17 mpg

    • Combined 20 - 21 mpg

    • Highway 24 - 25 mpg

    • Highway range 444 - 462.5 mi

    • WARRANTY

    • Powertrain Warranty 48 months/50,000 miles mths/miles



Specifications

i 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Exterior length
193.4 " in 193.4 " in
Exterior body width
73.2 " in 73.2 " in
Exterior height
57.6 " in 57.6 " in
Horsepower
445 @ 5,500 rpm 445 @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
480 @ 1,750 rpm 480 @ 1,750 rpm
Fuel economy - city
17 mpg 16 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
25 mpg 24 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
5.3 seconds 5.4 seconds
1/4 mile time
13.6 seconds 13.9 seconds
1/4 mile speed
101 mph 97 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
.9 .9
Slalom speed
60 mph 60 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.50/3.48 " 3.50/3.48 "
Curb weight
4,365 lbs. 4,519 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
5,401 lbs. 5,600 lbs.
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
2,712 lbs. 2,800 lbs.
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
2,932 lbs. 2,954 lbs.
Wheelbase
116.9 " in 116.9 " in
Front track
63.0 " 63.0 "
Rear track
64.1 " 64.1 "
Turning radius
19.6 '' 19.6 ''
Ground clearance
5.6 " in 5.6 " in
Front legroom
41.4 " in 41.4 " in
Rear legroom
35.3 " in 35.3 " in
Front headroom
40.5 " in 40.5 " in
Rear headroom
38.3 " in 38.3 " in
Front shoulder room
58.3 " in 58.3 " in
Rear shoulder room
56.2 " in 56.2 " in
Luggage volume
14.0 cu.ft. 14.0 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
14.0 cu.ft. 14.0 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
18.5 gal. 18.5 gal.
Payload
948 lbs. 948 lbs.
Drag coefficient
.29 .30

Interior Features

i 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Air conditioning, front
dual zone automatic dual zone automatic
Clock
in-dash in-dash
Cupholders
front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim
leather/metal-look leather/metal-look
12V DC power outlet
4 4
Floor console
full full
Floor mats
carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear
Front windows
power power
Rear windows
power power
1-touch window up
front and rear front and rear
1-touch window down
front and rear front and rear
Instrumentation
analog analog
Lighting - map lights
front and rear front and rear
Lighting - dome light
fade fade
Illuminated vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Rear view mirror
auto-dimming day-night auto-dimming day-night
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Remote trunk release
power power
Seatback storage pockets
2 2
Steering wheel material
leather leather
Air conditioning, rear
with separate controls with separate controls

Exterior Features

i 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Antenna
window grid window grid
Body material
galvanized steel/aluminum galvanized steel/aluminum
Paint
clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone
Grille trim
chrome chrome
Fog/driving lights
front and rear front and rear
Door count
4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door
trunk trunk
Tinted windows
light light
Rear window type
fixed fixed
Mirrors
power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P245/45VR18.0 BSW run flat AS P245/45VR18.0 BSW run flat AS
Wheels
18" silver aluminum 18" silver aluminum
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittent variable intermittent
Mirrors, auto dimming
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Tires - rear
275/35YR10 275/35YR10

Seats

i 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Front seat type
bucket bucket
Standard seating
5 passengers 5 passengers
Front driver seat direction controls
10-way power 10-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls
10-way power 10-way power
Lumbar support
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Front armrests
center center
Front head restraints
adjustable adjustable
Heated front seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Memory
driver driver
Rear seats
60-40 bench 60-40 bench
Rear armrest
with pass-thru and skibag with pass-thru and skibag
Rear head restraints
3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable
Seat trim
leather leather
Cooled front seats
driver and passenger driver and passenger

Entertainment System

i 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Radio
AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, seek-scan AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, seek-scan
CD player
in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single
Speakers
10 10
Navigation system
yes with voice activation yes with voice activation
1st row LCD screen
1 1
Entertainment system
with DVD with DVD
2nd row LCD screen
2 2
Equalizer
graphic graphic

Safety and Security Features

i 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Airbags, frontal
driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact
seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain
curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row
Traction control
ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
front front
Headlights
high intensity low/high beam, Bi-xenon high intensity low/high beam, Bi-xenon
Exterior light control
fully automatic fully automatic
Door curb lights
4 4
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
In-Vehicle Assistance Service
BMW Assist eCall BMW Assist eCall

Mechanical Features

i 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Engine
4.4L V-8 4.4L V-8
Engine - valvetrain
DOHC DOHC
Brakes
4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel 4-wheel
Drive type
rear-wheel all wheel
Exhaust
stainless steel stainless steel
Steering
rack and pinion rack and pinion
Speed sensitive steering
Servotronic Servotronic
Suspension tuning
regular regular
Front suspension type
double wishbone double wishbone
Front shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs
coil coil
Rear suspension type
multi-link multi-link
Rear shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs
coil coil
Sequential shift control
STEPTRONIC STEPTRONIC
Transmission
8-spd w/OD 8-spd w/OD
Axle ratio
2.81 3.08
Turbocharger
twin turbo twin turbo

Other Specs

i 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan

Maximum towing capacity
5000 lbs. 5000 lbs.