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Overview
- Body
- Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Power to weight
- 0.092 hp/lb
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $4,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 114 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,902 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 99 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 14 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 37 See on NHTSA
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- AIR BAGS17%
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING13%
- STEERING13%
- ENGINE11%
- WHEELS9%
- POWER TRAIN6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 47 total.
BMW 550i: best and worst yearsWarranty 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
Source: bmwusaservice.com as of 2026-06
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