The rear-wheel drive 550i features a 400-hp 4.4-liter, twin-turbo, V8 engine, with the choice of an eight-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission. Standard features include leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control with active micro-filtration, a 16-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system, HD radio, Bluetooth, 18-inch alloy wheels, voice-activated hard-drive based navigation system, and iDrive control system with integrated owner's manual. Safety is provided by six airbags, active anti-whiplash front head restraints, electronic traction and stability control, anti-lock brakes, tire pressure monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, BMW Assist telematics, and bi-xenon adaptive headlights. Debuting on the new 5-series, an optional Park Assistant system will steer the car into a parallel parking space.The 550i has been completely redesigned for 2011.
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Overview
Specs & Features
Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
4.4L V-8 / 400 HP / 450 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard:
6-spd man w/OD
Available:
8-spd STEPTRONIC w/OD
Drive Type
Rear-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
15 / 22 / 18 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 4.4L V-8 / 400 HP / 450 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Rear-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 15 / 22 / 18 Mpg |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc |
Front Suspension | Double Wishbone |
Rear Suspension | Independent Multi-link |
Spare Tire And Wheel | |
Fuel Tank | 18.5 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Premium Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $71 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | 14.0 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | |
Exterior Length | 193.1 " |
Exterior Width | 73.2 " |
Exterior Height | 57.6 " |
Front Headroom | 40.5 " |
Rear Headroom | 38.3 " |
Front Legroom | 41.4 " |
Rear Legroom | 36.1 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 58.3 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 56.2 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 4,365 Lbs. / 4,398 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 117 " |
Turning Radius | 19.6 ' |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | 18.0 " Silver Aluminum / 19.0 " / 19.0 " Silver Aluminum |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Heated, Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
Bumpers | Body-colored |
Grille Moldings | Chrome |
Rear Spoiler | Lip |
Exhaust | Dual Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish |
Interior Features
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating | |
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating | |
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating | |
Rollover Crash Safety Rating | |
Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | Seat Mounted |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | Seat Mounted |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | Front |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | Blind Spot |
Lane Departure Warning | Lane Departure |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | Auto High-beam |
Adaptive Headlights | Directionally Adaptive |
Parking Sensors | Front And Rear / Automated |
Security Systems | Security System |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable | Immobilizer |
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Roadside Assistance Months | 48 Months / Unlimited Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months / Unlimited Miles |
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