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BMW 550i

General information

ModelBMW 550i
Year2009
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4799 ccm (292.83 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving15.7 litres/100 km (15.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.1 litres/100 km (21.19 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement4799 ccm (292.83 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power365.00 PS (268 kW or 360 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque489.16 Nm (49.9 kgf-m or 360.8 ft.lbs) at 3400 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke93.0 x 88.3 mm (3.7 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2110 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space396 litres (105 gallons)
Optional cargo space1150 litres (304 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesDisks, 348 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 345.5 mm
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control Antilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1730 kg (3,814.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1790 kg (3,946.3 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Overall height1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD60440
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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