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BMW 5 Series 550i 8AT RWD (407 HP)

BMW 5 Series · 2009 - present · Petrol

The BMW 5 Series 550i 8AT RWD (407 HP) produces 408 hp and 599 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds and reaches 249 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 10.4 l/100 km, equal to 243 g CO2 per km.

Power
408 hp
Torque
599 Nm
0–100
5.0 s
Top speed
249 km/h

Engine

Power 408 hp
Power (kW) 300 kW
Torque 599 Nm
Displacement 4,395 cc
Cylinders V8
Fuel system Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 70 l

Performance

Top speed 249 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 5.0 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 10.4 l/100 km
City consumption 15.4 l/100 km
Highway consumption 7.5 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 243 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 8-Speed Automatic (Steptronic)
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,900 mm
Width 1,859 mm
Height 1,463 mm
Wheelbase 2,967 mm
Ground clearance 140 mm
Cargo volume 518 l
Unladen weight 1,830 kg
Gross weight limit 2,430 kg
Tyre size 245/45 R18 96Y Rsc
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The BMW 5 Series 550i 8AT RWD (407 HP) compared with 7,624 trims of other cars from the 2006–2012 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 408 hp 194 hp
better than 94%
Torque 599 Nm 310 Nm
better than 95%
Top speed 249 km/h 209 km/h
better than 84%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 5.0 s 9.4 s
better than 94%
Combined consumption 10.4 l/100 km 7.5 l/100 km
better than 15%
CO2 emissions 243 g/km 172 g/km
better than 11%
Cargo volume 518 l 470 l
better than 74%
Unladen weight 1,830 kg 1,528 kg
better than 16%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — BMW 5 Series

Trims and engine versions — BMW 5 Series
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
520d Special Edition 6MT RWD (163 HP) Diesel 163 hp 350 Nm 8.5 s 227 km/h 5.1 l/100 km 136 g/km
520d 6MT RWD (184 HP) Diesel 184 hp 380 Nm 8.1 s 227 km/h 4.8 l/100 km 125 g/km
520d 8AT RWD (184 HP) Diesel 184 hp 380 Nm 8.1 s 225 km/h 4.7 l/100 km 123 g/km
520d EfficientDynamics 6MT RWD (184 HP) Diesel 184 hp 380 Nm 8.2 s 232 km/h 4.5 l/100 km 119 g/km
520i 6MT RWD (184 HP) Petrol 184 hp 270 Nm 7.9 s 227 km/h 6.8 l/100 km 157 g/km
520i 8AT RWD (184 HP) Petrol 184 hp 270 Nm 8.0 s 225 km/h 6.4 l/100 km 149 g/km
523i 8AT RWD (204 HP) Petrol 204 hp 270 Nm 8.2 s 233 km/h 7.6 l/100 km 178 g/km
525d 8AT RWD (204 HP) Diesel 204 hp 450 Nm 7.2 s 237 km/h 6.1 l/100 km 161 g/km
525d 6MT RWD (204 HP) Diesel 204 hp 450 Nm 7.2 s 237 km/h 6.2 l/100 km 162 g/km
523i 6MT RWD (204 HP) Petrol 204 hp 270 Nm 7.9 s 237 km/h 7.6 l/100 km 177 g/km
525d 6MT RWD (218 HP) Diesel 218 hp 450 Nm 7.0 s 243 km/h 5.0 l/100 km 132 g/km
525d xDrive 8AT AWD (218 HP) Diesel 218 hp 450 Nm 7.0 s 233 km/h 5.3 l/100 km 134 g/km