Petrol

2009 BMW 550i

The 2009 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).

2009 BMW 550i
2009
Year
4,800 cc
Engine
360 hp
Power
Automatic (S6)
Trans.
Petrol
Fuel

SPECS

Make BMW Model 550i
Year 2009 Version / Trim BMW 2009 550i
Body Style Sedan Doors 4
Seats 5 Ext. Colour Alpine White, Jet Black, Black Sapphire Metallic, Titanium Silver Metallic, Space Gray Metallic, Sparkling Graphite Metallic, Montego Blue Metallic, Monaco Blue Metallic, Crimson Red, Chestnut Bronze Metallic, Le Mans Blue 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 2009 SEDANS

Compared with other 2009 sedans in our database, its 360 hp is 26% more than the average 2009 sedan (286 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.5 seconds quicker than average, and it is 14% heavier than the typical sedan.

2009 BMW 550iAverage 2009 sedansDifference
Power 360 hp 286 hp (109 cars) +26%
Torque 490 Nm 359 Nm (109 cars) +37%
0–60 mph 5.5 s 7.0 s (107 cars) -22%
Top speed 155 mph 138 mph (107 cars) +13%
Kerb weight 1,870 kg 1,639 kg (122 cars) +14%
Engine size 4,800 cc 3,445 cc (122 cars) +39%

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 2009 sedans with similar power to the 2009 BMW 550i.

CarPower0–60 mphKerb weight
2009 BMW 550i 360 hp 5.5 s 1,870 kg
2009 Lexus LS 460 380 hp 5.5 s 1,990 kg
2009 Audi A6 335 hp 6.8 s 1,640 kg
2009 Jaguar XF 385 hp 5.7 s 1,720 kg
2009 Bentley Azure 389 hp 5.2 s 2,530 kg
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OTHER YEARS OF THE BMW 550I

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
Digital Instrument Cluster
Premium Audio
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Departure Warning
Adaptive Cruise Control
Reverse Camera
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Sunroof
Alloy Wheels
LED Headlights
Adaptive Headlights
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry
Push-Button Start