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2013 BMW

550i Gran Turismo

Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo

BMW 550i: best and worst years
2013 BMW 550i Gran Turismo (photo 1 of 3)
PhotoRenée KoolsCC BY 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Large CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
448
Power to weight
0.099 hp/lb
Axle ratio
2.81
Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,050EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
480 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
193 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
117 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
4,519 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Pass. Vol
112 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
10 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
1
Owner complaints
15
Reported injuries
1

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE31%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM15%
  • POWER TRAIN12%
  • SEATS8%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 26 total.

BMW 550i: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.