BMW 550I Review, For Sale, Price & Specs

BMW 550I

FROM

$56,430

8.8L/100km (combined)

Sedan

8 Speed Automatic

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Rating Summary

Practicality

Price and features

Driving

Safety

Overview

Likes

Classy and understated design

Price and spec bang-on petrol equivalent

Seamless transition from EV to petrol

Dislikes

Softer than petrol-powered sibling

Boot smaller due to batteries

Hard to match fuel claims in real world

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BMW 550I Pricing & Specs

The price range for the BMW 550I varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $56,430 and going to $64,900 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year	Body Type	Specs	Price from	Price to
2017	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 4.4L PULP 8 SP AUTO	Price from: $56,430	Price to: $64,900
2016	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 4.4L PULP 8 SP AUTO	Price from: $50,160	Price to: $57,640
2015	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 4.4L PULP 8 SP AUTO	Price from: $46,310	Price to: $53,790
2014	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 4.4L PULP 8 SP AUTO	Price from: $26,510	Price to: $57,750
2013	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 4.4L PULP 8 SP AUTO	Price from: $22,440	Price to: $34,760

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BMW 550I Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the BMW 550I here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

BMW 5-Series 2006: Where is the oil tank located?

Oil is added through the cap on the rocker cover on top of the engine, fuel is added through the filler cap on the right rear quarter panel. If in doubt check the owner's manual.

Spare tyre for 535i?

The best option for you is probably to ditch the run-flats and fit regular radials. You can then run a regular spare and you could buy a jack from your local auto accessory store.

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Year	Body Type	Height x Width x Length	Ground Clearance
2017	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1464x1860x4899 mm	Ground Clearance: 140 mm
2016	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1464x1860x4899 mm	Ground Clearance: 140 mm
2015	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1464x1860x4899 mm	Ground Clearance: 140 mm
2014	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1464x1860x4899 mm	Ground Clearance: 140 mm
2013	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1464x1860x4899 mm	Ground Clearance: 140 mm

Year

Body Type

Height x Width x Length

Ground Clearance

Year	Body Type	Front Tyre Size	Front Rim	Rear Rim
2017	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 245x40 R19	Front Rim: 8.5x19 in	Rear Rim: 9.5x19 in
2016	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 245x40 R19	Front Rim: 8.5x19 in	Rear Rim: 9.5x19 in
2015	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 245x40 R19	Front Rim: 8.5x19 in	Rear Rim: 9.5x19 in
2014	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 245x40 R19	Front Rim: 8.5x19 in	Rear Rim: 9.5x19 in
2013	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 245x40 R19	Front Rim: 8.5x19 in	Rear Rim: 9.5x19 in

Year	Body Type	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2017	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 2000kg	Braked Capacity to: 2000kg
2016	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 2000kg	Braked Capacity to: 2000kg
2015	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 2000kg	Braked Capacity to: 2000kg
2014	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 2000kg	Braked Capacity to: 2000kg
2013	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 2000kg	Braked Capacity to: 2000kg

Year	Body Type	Fuel Consumption*	Engine	Fuel Type	Transmission
2017	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 8.8L/100km	Engine: 4.4L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
2016	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 8.8L/100km	Engine: 4.4L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
2015	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 8.8L/100km	Engine: 4.4L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
2014	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 8.8L/100km	Engine: 4.4L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
2013	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 10.4L/100km	Engine: 4.4L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 8 SP AUTO

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