550i Sedan

2011 550i Sedan - Joy blends artistry, agility, and a shot of adrenaline.
Joy blends artistry, agility, and a shot of adrenaline.
Starting at $59,700 MSRP
4.4 liter, V8 with TwinPower Turbo technology
400 horsepower
Rear-wheel drive
25 mpg hwy*
*EPA-estimated figures only.
Your actual mileage will vary.

Specifications
Weight
Unladen weight – Manual transmission
4343 lbs
Unladen weight – Automatic transmission
4376 lbs
Weight distribution, front/rear
1195/1310
Manual transmission
52.3/47.7 %
Automatic transmission
52.4/47.6 %
Engine
Type/cylinders/valves per cylinder
TwinPower Turbo V-8/4
Displacement
4395 cc
Bore/stroke
3.50/3.50 inch
Nominal output/rpm
400/5500-6400 hp
Max. torque/engine speed
450/1750-4500 lb-ft
Compression ratio
10.0 :1
Transmission
Manual gear ratios – I/II/III
5.08/2.80/1.78 :1
Manual gear ratios – IV/V/VI/R
1.26/1.00/0.84/4.61 :1
Manual gear ratios – Final drive ratio
3.08 :1
Automatic gear ratios – I/II/III/IV
4.71/3.14/2.11/1.67 :1
Automatic gear ratios – V/VI/VII/VIII/R
1.29/1.00/0.84/0.67/3.32 :1
Automatic gear ratios – Final drive ratio
2.81 :1
Performance
Top speed1
TBD mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph – Manual transmission2
TBD sec
Acceleration 0-60 mph – Automatic Transmission2
TBD sec
Drag coefficient
0.30 Cd
Fuel Consumption
Manual Transmission – City/Highway 3
15/22 mpg
Automatic Transmission – City/Highway 3
17/25 mpg
Fuel capacity
18.5 US gal
Wheels
Tire dimensions
245 / 45
Wheel dimensions
8 x 18
Material
light alloy
Electrical system
Battery capacity – manual trans./automatic trans.
80/90 Ah
Alternator output
210 A / 2940 W
1. Top speed limited electronically.
2. BMW AG test results. Actual acceleration results may vary, depending on specification of vehicle; road and environmental conditions; testing procedures and driving style. These results should be used for comparison only and verification should not be attempted on public roads. BMW urges you to obey all posted speed laws and always wear safety belts.
3. EPA-estimated figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on speed, driving habits, trip length, and driving conditions; actual mileage may be lower.