Petrol
2006 BMW 550i
The 2006 BMW 550i is a sedan. It has a 4.8-litre eight-cylinder engine producing 360 hp (268 kW), with a 6-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 5.5 seconds and top speed is 155 mph (249 km/h).
SPECS
| Make | BMW | Model | 550i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2006 | Version / Trim | BMW 2006 550i |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Alpine White, Jet Black, Black Sapphire Metallic, Titanium Silver Metallic, Silver Gray Metallic, Mystic Blue Metallic, Monaco Blue Metallic, Mineral Silver Metallic, Sparkling Graphite Metallic, Carbon Black Metallic |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Germany |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Engine | 4.8L 8-cyl | Engine Size | 4,800 cc |
| Power | 360 hp / 268 kW | Torque | 490 Nm / 361 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 5.5 sec | Top Speed | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 15 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,870 kg (4,123 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2006 SEDANS
Compared with other 2006 sedans in our database, its 360 hp is 44% more than the average 2006 sedan (250 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.9 seconds quicker than average, and it is 18% heavier than the typical sedan.
| 2006 BMW 550i | Average 2006 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 360 hp | 250 hp (90 cars) | +44% |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 317 Nm (90 cars) | +55% |
| 0–60 mph | 5.5 s | 7.4 s (87 cars) | -26% |
| Top speed | 155 mph | 132 mph (87 cars) | +17% |
| Kerb weight | 1,870 kg | 1,584 kg (103 cars) | +18% |
| Engine size | 4,800 cc | 3,201 cc (103 cars) | +50% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2006 sedans with similar power to the 2006 BMW 550i.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 BMW 550i | 360 hp | 5.5 s | 1,870 kg |
| 2006 Audi S4 | 340 hp | 5.0 s | 1,750 kg |
| 2006 Jaguar XK8 | 385 hp | — | 1,630 kg |
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 400 hp | 5.5 s | 2,580 kg |
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 400 hp | 5.6 s | 1,930 kg |
FEATURES
Air Conditioning
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Leather Seats
Power Front Seats
Memory Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Navigation System
Head-Up Display
Premium Audio
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Adaptive Cruise Control
Reverse Camera
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
Sunroof
Alloy Wheels
LED Headlights
Adaptive Headlights
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry
Push-Button Start