2010 BMW 550i
The 2010 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).
ABOUT THE 2010 BMW 550I
The 2010 BMW 550i is the V8 sedan from the fifth-generation 5 Series (E60). It uses BMW’s naturally aspirated 4.8-litre N62 V8, rated at 360 hp and 360 lb-ft, and drives the rear wheels. This entry covers the version with the six-speed automatic; a six-speed manual was also offered.
End of the E60
The 2010 model year was the last for the E60 sedan, which was replaced by the F10 for 2011. That makes the 2010 car the final 5 Series sold in the US with a naturally aspirated V8, as the F10 550i moved to a twin-turbo 4.4-litre engine. Late E60s also benefit from the mid-life update introduced for 2008, which brought revised lights and bumpers and interior changes.
What it is like
The N62 gives smooth, linear power and a strong V8 sound, and the 550i is a fast, comfortable long-distance sedan. Options included Active Steering, active anti-roll bars and a head-up display, while iDrive was standard.
Buying one today
The N62 has well-known weak points: valve-stem seals that wear and cause blue smoke and oil consumption, leaks from the valve-cover gaskets and the alternator bracket seal, and cooling-system parts including the water pump. Repairs are labour-intensive, so a detailed service history matters. The E60’s electronics can also be expensive to diagnose.
Rivals
The 550i competed with the Mercedes-Benz E550, Audi A6 4.2 quattro, Jaguar XF Supercharged and Lexus GS 460.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | BMW | Model | 550i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2010 | Version / Trim | BMW 2010 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 2010 SEDANS
Compared with other 2010 sedans in our database, its 360 hp is 27% more than the average 2010 sedan (284 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.5 seconds quicker than average, and it is 16% heavier than the typical sedan.
| 2010 BMW 550i | Average 2010 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 360 hp | 284 hp (107 cars) | +27% |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 355 Nm (107 cars) | +38% |
| 0–60 mph | 5.5 s | 7.0 s (109 cars) | -21% |
| Top speed | 155 mph | 137 mph (109 cars) | +13% |
| Kerb weight | 1,870 kg | 1,614 kg (121 cars) | +16% |
| Engine size | 4,800 cc | 3,350 cc (121 cars) | +43% |
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 2010 sedans with similar power to the 2010 BMW 550i.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 BMW 550i | 360 hp | 5.5 s | 1,870 kg |
| 2010 Audi A8 L | 350 hp | 5.9 s | 1,895 kg |
| 2010 Lexus LS 460 | 380 hp | 5.5 s | 1,990 kg |
| 2010 Hyundai Genesis | 385 hp | — | 1,697 kg |
| 2010 Jaguar XF | 385 hp | 5.7 s | 1,720 kg |