2015 BMW 550

The 550 receives minor trim revisions only.

What truly separates the 550 from the rest of the 5 Series lies under its hood: a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that develops 445 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque. The eight-speed automatic transmission is specially tuned for energetic operation. Selectable driving modes allow you to tweak the car's responses to your driving style. The 550 starts out as a rear-driver, and BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive system is a popular option.

The standard interior gets 20-way multicontour front seats, generous wood trim, ambient lighting, four-zone climate control and keyless ignition. Technology is abundant and includes a navigation system, integrated smartphone apps, a rearview camera, parking sensors, a hands-free power trunk lid and an impressive 10.2-inch touchscreen display. The 10-speaker sound system features HD radio and Bluetooth phone and audio capability.

The 550 is available into two optional lines: Luxury and M Sport (last year's Modern line is no more). The Luxury carries 19-inch multi-spoke wheels, additional chrome accents outside and expanded interior trim choices. Opting for the M Sport gets you a sport-tuned suspension, an aerodynamic body kit, double-spoke 19-inch wheels and specific M Sport interior trim.

• The Executive package cranks up the luxury quotient with automatic soft-close doors, a leather-covered dashboard with ceramic-trimmed controls and upgraded instrumentation, a head-up display and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system with satellite radio.
• Advanced safety technology is available in the Driver Assistance Plus package, which bundles blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, side- and top-view cameras, a frontal collision mitigation system and (optional) adaptive cruise control.
• There's also a Lighting package with full LED headlamps and automatic high beam control.
• Finally, the Dynamic Handling package tightens up the 550's moves with a driver-adjustable adaptive suspension system and active stabilizer bars.

You can further equip your 550 with specialized options such an automated parallel parking system, four-wheel steering, infrared night vision, a premium Bang & Olufsen surround-sound system and a rear entertainment system with dual screens.

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