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BMW 550i Sedan

General information

ModelBMW 550i Sedan
Year2006
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4801 ccm (292.96 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement4801 ccm (292.96 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power365.00 PS (268 kW or 360 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque488.16 Nm (49.8 kgf-m or 360.1 ft.lbs) at 3400 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
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

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)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (500.0 inches)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Max weight with load1725 kg (3,803.0 pounds)
Overall length4860 mm (191.3 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 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 USD57440
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