2018
BMW M550

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Notable features

Mid-size luxury sedan
Turbo four-cylinder (530i) or six-cylinder (540i) engine
Gesture-recognition system available
Remote-control parking available
Plug-in hybrid, M Performance versions available

The good & the bad

The good

Active suspension available
Adaptive LED headlights standard
All-wheel drive available
Cabin quality
Apple CarPlay connectivity available

The bad

Backseat isn't that roomy
Styling may be too evolutionary for some
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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Maintenance
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Certified Pre-Owned Elite with less than 15,000 miles; Certified Pre-Owned with less than 60,000 miles
Basic
1 year / unlimited miles from expiration of 4-year / 50,000-mile new car warranty
Dealer certification
196-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

80% of drivers recommend this car
4.3 / 5
Based on 15 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.7
Value 4.1
Exterior 4.3
Reliability 4.1

Most recent

  • By Nemanja from Pittsburgh
    Owns this car
    August 3, 2025

    Have this car for 3 years and it’s been nothing but

    Have this car for 3 years and it’s been nothing but pleasure. Subtle looking on the outside, cruising beast on the inside. Drove other BMWs and not have been as boss feeling car as this one.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Crook from MN
    Used to own this car
    June 20, 2025

    price per mileage is way too high….

    price per mileage is way too high…. for 9k more grab urself a 550i with 50k less miles and better history lol these guys are tweaking.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Expilot from Grants Pass, OR
    Owns this car
    January 18, 2021

    A Rocket Ship

    A fantastic car. Fast, Comfortable, High Tech and Beautiful. Mediterranean Blue Metallic over Black Nappa Leather. Twin Turbo V8. This is my fourth BMW, and by far the Best.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By RoyceDC from Boca Raton, Florida
    Used to own this car
    August 4, 2020

    Nice car but that performance is pricey

    Car has many things I liked such as very fast and soft ride and a few negatives such as no heated seats or apple car play as they are options on this $80K car. I feel they should be standard at this price, I mean really $300 for apple car play as an option on a $80K car. overall its a big premium for this 8 cylinder engine.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Rocket man from Ellenville New York
    Owns this car
    July 6, 2020

    Pretty good but Many small problems

    It was good. I have problems with the passenger seatbelt beeper going off all the time even when no one sitting there. I also had problems with some of the electrical.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Bklyndave from New Jersey
    Owns this car
    March 27, 2020

    Most insane car I have ever owned.

    What is there not to say about my 2018 M550. It is all the car that you could ever want whether we’re just cruising nice and quiet on the highway or if you want to white knuckle down the road it is the ultimate driving machine!!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By David from Virginia
    Owns this car
    March 10, 2019

    Best car I have ever owned!

    This car is amazing. Great ride and super car performance in one car. The car has great safety characteristics as we found out firsthand. My family was rearended by an 18 wheeler that hit us at 55MPH and we all walked away with minor neck and back pain. My wife who hates cars told me to order a new one right away and it arrives this month. Only thing I would caution is with the 20inch wheels get the tire and wheel coverage and put some cash aside. The tires handle and ride amazing, but you are going to have side wall damage if you hit a pothole. If you have winter weather or bad roads go with the 18s. I was wrecking a tire every 6 months. At $500 the tire and wheel coverage pays for itself fairly quickly. That being said I still opted for the 20s on both orders.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By VortexRotor from Jupiter
    Owns this car
    August 27, 2018

    Unbelievable!!!

    Love it. I have had 2 M5's in the past and wanted the performance but not the $$$ of the M5 just for everyday driving. The M550i fit the bill in SPADES! Great performance for the money compared to the M5.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By BP
    Owns this car
    August 9, 2018

    Needed new Motor at 4340 miles

    This was an awesome car until I recieved the news that my 2018 M550 with 4,340 miles on it needed a new motor as the factory one had such damage and needed replacement . I custom ordered this auto that had a 90k msrp. It was broken in by the book and was babied and still this happened. What the best part was BMW will only replace it with a remanufactured motor destroying resale value when you go to sell it. So if you are considering this auto I would suggest that you review some of the BMW forms and then only lease the auto and wouldn?t buy it like I did. The sad part is BMW really does have a great car here. The car is super fast and at the same time rides like it is on air. Just to bad when issues like this come up on a new car they feel it is acceptable to put a remanufactured motor in destroying resale values.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Chris from Texas
    Owns this car
    July 23, 2018

    Great car - don't get it with 20inch rims

    The car has so many great qualities - but the dealer ordered it with 20 inch low profile tires - and they are a disaster - I have had three critical sidewall breakdowns in the tires in 7 months of ownership. Cost is over $500 each and the time loss is silly. Disappointing because the car is so good in so many other ways.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By John from Brooklyn,NY
    Owns this car
    May 12, 2018

    Excellent car and a lot of safety features.

    The BMW M550 I X Drive is a beautiful ,powerful Roomy car with a lot of amenities ,especially the remote control feature. This is the card to own.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Victor G. from Richmond, VA
    Owns this car
    April 24, 2018

    Extremely satisfied with my car

    It is reliable, easy drive, excellent in turns and amazing power. The design is a perfect balance between power, fun and elegance. I wished they had more variety in colors but the dark gray still awesome
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
    1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 BMW M550?

The 2018 BMW M550 is available in 1 trim level:

  • M550i xDrive (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2018 BMW M550?

The 2018 BMW M550 offers up to 16 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2018 BMW M550 reliable?

The 2018 BMW M550 has an average reliability rating of 4.1 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 BMW M550 owners.

Is the 2018 BMW M550 a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 BMW M550. 80.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.3 / 5
Based on 15 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.1
  • Exterior: 4.3
  • Reliability: 4.1

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