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2021 BMW M550 review

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Pros

  • Great power
  • Impressive handling
  • Luxury interior

Cons

  • Conservative styling
  • More power than mpg-focused
  • Some might find the tech overwhelming

Mileage (EPA estimate)

17 city, 25 highway, 20 combined

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Super sports sedan

Finding the right luxury sports sedan can be a challenge. Do you focus more on performance or comfort? Have no fear, the 2021 BMW M550 has you covered since it does both incredibly well. Starting with performance, a turbo 4.4L V8 engine under the hood makes a robust 523 horsepower. The interior of the top-spec 5 Series has all the comfort and tech you'd expect, with standard leather upholstery and a great mix of luxury and convenience features.

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What is new for the 2021 BMW M550?

  • Enhanced safety features including automatic emergency braking and lane-keeping assist now standard.
  • Updated infotainment system with larger touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
  • New engine option available for improved fuel efficiency.
  • Standard all-wheel drive on select trims for better traction and performance.
  • Removal of the base model trim, simplifying choices for buyers.

2021 BMW M550 trims

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5 reasons to buy the 2021 BMW M550

1. Standard comfort 

Your next highway drive will be much more comfortable in your 2021 BMW M550. Naturally, leather upholstery is standard, but you also get a leather-wrapped wheel, a sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-folding and heated mirrors, a power trunk lid, and automatic wipers. So, any M550 you choose will be impressive from a comfort perspective. 

2. It's fast, too 

Power in the 2021 M550 comes from an excellent V8 engine, not just any V8. This V8 is turbocharged for even more power. That adds up to 523 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque, which is fantastic. The M550 can hit 60 mph in a blistering 3.6 seconds (according to the manufacturer, when new). The highway merge just became a bit more entertaining. 

3. The latest tech 

A super sedan needs super technology to go along with it. Thankfully, you can take your world with standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone integration, but there's more tech to like on the 2021 M550. The 2021 model year has a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, plus a standard digital gauge cluster, navigation, and more. 

4. Impressive handling 

The BMW 5 Series is a great starting point for a great handling sports sedan, but BMW engineers went even further for the M550. Your sports seats will hold you in place during cornering and you can keep a grip on things with the M Sport steering wheel. The chassis is built for performance, too, with adaptive suspension and electronically controlled dampers. You'll also get aerodynamic bodywork and a rear spoiler. 

5. More upgrades available 

All that power and handling come standard, but BMW has a bit more in store for the 2021 M550. Search for the available Dynamic Handling package, and you're in for a treat. This optional package adds high-performance adaptive suspension, a trick active steering system, and active roll stabilization. 

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BMW M550 features and specs

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Standard Features

  • Parking Sensors
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Leather Seats
  • Remote Start
  • Rear View Camera
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Air Conditioning
  • Side Airbags
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Cruise Control
  • Traction Control
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • ABS Brakes
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Rear Spoiler
  • 4WD/AWD
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Harman Kardon Sound
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Navigation System
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Bluetooth Technology

Optional Features

  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Automated Parking
  • Head Up Display
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Seat Massagers
  • Parking Sensors
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Bowers & Wilkins Audio

Drive Wheels

All Wheel (4WD/AWD)

Engine size

4.4L

Horsepower

523

Torque (ft-lbs)

553

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

18

Wheelbase

117.1"

Overall length

195.8"

Width

73.5"

Height

58.4"

Leg room

F 41.4"/R 36.5"

Head room

F 38.8"/R 37.5"

Front tires

P245/40YR19

Rear tires

P275/35YR19

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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