BMW 550i

20062016 · 21 configurations

Lowest
16
Average
18
Best
20

The BMW 550i has been tested by the EPA across 21 different configurations spanning model years 2006 through 2016. Over this period, the 550i has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 16 MPG to 20 MPG, with an overall average of 18 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2016
4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,450172520MPG
2015
4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,450172520MPG
2014
4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,450172520MPG
2013
4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,450172520MPG
2013
4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
2012
4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,850152318MPG
2012
4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
2011
4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
2011
4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,450172520MPG
2010
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,850152218MPG
2010
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,850152318MPG
2009
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,850152218MPG
2009
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,850152318MPG
2008
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,850152218MPG
2008
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,850152318MPG
2007
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,850152218MPG
2007
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,850152318MPG
2007
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,300142016MPG
2006
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,300142116MPG
2006
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,850152318MPG
2006
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,300142016MPG

Historical Efficiency

2016
20
2015
20
2014
20
2013
20
2012
18
2011
20
2010
18
2009
18
2008
18
2007
18
2006
18

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (550i) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the BMW 550i. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2016
2
2014
1
2013
1
2011
3
2010
2
2008
1
2006
3
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