2012 BMW 550 550i specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Oyster
Black
Cinnamon Brown
Venetian Beige
Oyster / Black
Everest Gray
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Spare Wheel Size | Not Available in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Size | 18 x 8.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Not Available |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18 x 8.0 in |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 220 |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged Gas V8 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 400 @ 5500-6400 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 450 @ 1750-4500 |
| Displacement | 4.4L/268 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 22 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 407.00 mi |
| Cruising Range - City | 277.50 mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 17 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 15 MPG |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.08 |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.78 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.26 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 4.61 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.84 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.80 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 5.08 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link Integral-V |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Front | Multi-Link Double-Wishbone |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 14.7 x 1.4 in |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13.6 x 0.9 in |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 18.5 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 17.1 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Type | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | N/A ft |
| Rear Tire Size | 245/45R18 |
| Front Tire Size | 245/45R18 |
| Spare Tire Size | Not Available |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 4365 lbs |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 73.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in |
| Height, Overall | 57.6 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.6 in |
| Passenger Volume | 100.5 ft³ |
| Second Head Room | 38.0 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 64.1 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Length, Overall | 193.1 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.4 in |
| Track Width, Front | 63.0 in |
| Liftover Height | - TBD - in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 56.2 in |
| Second Leg Room | 36.1 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.3 in |
| Trunk Volume | 18.4 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 39.1 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| 6-speed manual transmission | Optional |
| HD Radio w/"multicast" FM station reception | Standard |
| Crash sensor that activates battery safety terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump & starter from battery, automatically unlocks doors, turns on hazard & interior lights | Standard |
| Black panel display technology -inc: LCD main & trip odometer displays, warning indicators in dial faces | Standard |
| Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers | Standard |
| Engine start/stop button w/Keyless-go feature | Standard |
| Anti-theft alarm system -inc: keyhead remote operation, interior motion detector | Standard |
| iPod & USB adapter | Standard |
| LATCH attachments for child-restraint safety installation | Standard |
| Adaptive brake lights | Standard |
| 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel -inc: memory, controls for audio system, cruise control, Bluetooth wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone | Standard |
| Condition-based service display w/additional functions accessible through iDrive system | Standard |
| Dual front sun visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Interior ambiance lighting | Standard |
| BMW Assist Safety Plan w/Bluetooth wireless technology -inc: (4) years of automatic collision notification, emergency request, enhanced roadside assistance, door unlock, stolen vehicle recovery, customer relations, TeleService, Mobile Office features, MyInfo | Standard |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) -inc: dynamic brake control (DBC) | Standard |
| Front & rear floor mats | Standard |
| Dynamic stability control (DSC) -inc: brake fade compensation, start-off assistant, brake drying, brake stand-by features, dynamic traction control (DTC) | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
| 4.4-liter, 32-valve 400-hp V-8 engine -inc: twin-turbo technology, piezo direct fuel injection, (4) overhead camshafts, Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing | Optional |
| Micro-filter ventilation system -inc: replaceable active-charcoal filters | Standard |
| Front safety belts w/automatic pretensioners | Standard |
| 18" x 8.0" star-spoke light alloy wheels (style 330) -inc: P245/45R18 run-flat all-season tires | Optional |
| Emergency interior trunk release handle | Standard |
| Xenon adaptive headlights -inc: dynamic auto-leveling, LED corona headlight-rings, cornering lights | Standard |
| Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror | Standard |
| Satellite radio preparation | Standard |
| 18-way power-adjustable multi-contour front bucket seats -inc: 4-way lumbar support, articulated upper backrests, driver & passenger-seat memory, adjustable thigh support | Optional |
| Power tilt & telescopic steering column -inc: automatic tilt-up for easy entry & exit | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitor | Standard |
| Electronic analog speedometer & tachometer | Standard |
| BMW Ultimate Service | Standard |
| Dynamic cruise control | Standard |
| Front map lights & rear reading lights w/separate controls for left & right | Standard |
| BMW Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive & active safety features | Standard |
| Glove compartment | Standard |
| Dual cupholders in front & rear | Standard |
| 10-speaker, multichannel high-fidelity sound system -inc: 180-watt analog amplifier, (3) tweeters, (5) midrange speakers, (1) central bass speaker under each front seat | Standard |
| Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist (Servotronic), variable-ratio power steering | Standard |
| Service interval indicator & expanded check control vehicle monitor system | Standard |
| Open storage compartments in all doors & front seatback storage | Standard |
| Acoustic safety-belt warning | Standard |
| Brake energy regeneration system to convert kinetic energy into usable electrical pwr | Standard |
| Power outlet in front passenger footwell, front center console storage compartment, rear center console, trunk | Standard |
| 3-point safety belts w/force limiters & head restraints at all seating positions | Standard |
| Dakota leather upholstery & door trim -inc: seat surfaces, armrests in center console & doors, headrests for front seats & outer rear seats, gear shift lever boot | Optional |
| Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/adjustable speed | Standard |
| Integrated 3-button universal garage door opener | Optional |
| 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes -inc: composite front rotors, brake pad wear indicators, dynamic brake control (DBC) | Standard |
| Rear multi-link integral-V aluminum suspension | Standard |
| Front foglights | Standard |
| Automatic headlight on/off control | Standard |
| Hard drive-based navigation system -inc: voice feedback, voice-command system, Real Time Traffic, online info services | Optional |
| Remote keyless entry security system -inc: selective unlocking & double-lock feature (programmed at BMW center), remote trunk opening, interior motion detector, panic feature, engine immobilizer | Standard |
| Front & rear seat head protection system (HPS) | Standard |
| Rear-view camera | Optional |
| Interior courtesy lights w/auto-dimming function | Standard |
| Front multi-link double-wishbone aluminum suspension | Standard |
| Additional 12-V power outlets | Standard |
| iDrive system -inc: on-board computer, controller, (8) programmable memory buttons | Standard |
| Fold-up rear seat center armrest | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| Dark wood interior trim | Standard |
| 2-way power moonroof -inc: remote expanded "one-touch" operation, anti-trapping feature, sliding interior sunshade | Standard |
| Electronically controlled engine cooling (map cooling) | Standard |
| Anti-theft AM/FM stereo/CD audio system w/MP3 capabilities -inc: auto-store, FM diversity antenna system | Standard |
| Active head restraints for driver & front passenger | Standard |
| Dual-zone automatic climate control -inc: separate left/right temperature & air distribution controls, automatic air recirculation | Standard |
| Power windows -inc: key-off & "one touch" up & down operation both front & rear, anti-trapping feature, opening from remote, closing from exterior lock | Standard |
| Front & rear park distance control | Optional |
| Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling -inc: phonebook downloading capabilities, speech recognition capabilities | Standard |
| Power adjustable heated folding body-color auto-dimming side-view mirrors -inc: mirror memory, auto tilt-down of passenger-side-view mirror (when car is shifted into reverse gear) | Standard |
| Electronic limited-slip differential | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) w/advanced technology -inc: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment, front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment | Standard |
| Front seat side-impact airbags | Standard |
| Direct ignition system w/knock control | Standard |
| Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts | Standard |
| Fully finished trunk w/interior & remote trunk release | Standard |
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