2012 BMW 550 review
BMW 550 highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
15 city, 19 highway, 17 combined
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What is new for the 2012 BMW 550?
- 550 trims have been upgraded with Rear View Camera as standard equipment this year.
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels, Rear Spoiler, Harman Kardon Sound, and SiriusXM Trial Available features are now available as options on select trims.
- The I trim now comes with Cruise Control as standard equipment.
- The XI trim now comes with Cruise Control as standard equipment.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the BMW 550 an overall reliability rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Below Average. This rating ranks BMW 550 45th out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars.
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I Gran Turismo 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Heated Mirrors
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Run Flat Tires
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- Automated Cruise Control
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Rear Entertainment System
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear Sunshade
- Run Flat Tires
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Seat Massagers
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
4.4L
Horsepower
400
Torque (ft-lbs)
450
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
18.5
Wheelbase
120.9"
Overall length
196.8"
Width
74.8"
Height
61.4"
Head room
F 41.4"/R 39"
Front tires
P245/50R18
Rear tires
P245/50R18
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2012 BMW 550 FAQ
The 2012 BMW 550 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- I: 15 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- I Gran Turismo: 15 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- XI: 15 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- XI Gran Turismo: 15 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
The BMW 550 received a rating of 2 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Below Average. This rating ranks the BMW 550 as 44 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Car
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