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2016 BMW 550 review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

16 city, 24 highway, 19 combined

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What is new for the 2016 BMW 550?

  • The I Gran Turismo trim has been discontinued for 2016.
  • 550 trims have been upgraded with Harman Kardon Sound as standard equipment this year.
  • The XI Gran Turismo trim now comes with Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
  • The I trim now comes with Power Hatch/Deck Lid as standard equipment.
  • The XI trim now comes with Power Hatch/Deck Lid as standard equipment.

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Ratings & reliability

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RepairPal reliability rating

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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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BMW 550 features and specs

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XI Gran Turismo 4WD/AWD 4D Hatchback

Standard Features

  • 4WD/AWD
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Harman Kardon Sound
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine

Optional Features

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Bang & Olufsen Audio
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Head Up Display
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Rear Entertainment System
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Seat Massagers

Drive Wheels

All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)

Engine size

4.4L

Horsepower

445

Torque (ft-lbs)

480

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

18.5

Wheelbase

120.7"

Overall length

196.8"

Width

74.8"

Height

61.4"

Leg room

F 40.6"/R 41.8"

Head room

F 41.4"/R 39"

Front tires

P245/50VR18

Rear tires

P245/50VR18

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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