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BMW 550i

General information

ModelBMW 550i
Year2010
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59.7 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, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving15.7 litres/100 km (15.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.4 litres/100 km (22.62 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4799 ccm (292.83 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power365.7 PS (269 kW or 361 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque488.16 Nm (49.8 kgf-m or 360.1 ft.lbs) at 3400 Rev. per min.
Compression12.0:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2672 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space396 litres (105 gallons)
Optional cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1370 kg (3,020.3 pounds)
Max weight with load1790 kg (3,946.3 pounds)
Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 pounds)
Overall length4910 mm (193.3 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD60640
Aprox price as new EUR64930
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