2006 BMW 5 Series 550i
The 2006 BMW 5 Series 550i is a 360-hp 4.8-liter V8 with a 6-speed manual. It starts at $57,400 MSRP.
It makes 360 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 360 lb-ft of torque at 3400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway.
The 5 Series measures 191.1 inches long on a 113.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,803 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $57,400 ($92,535 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Naturally Aspirated 4.8L V8 |
| Displacement | 4.8 L |
| Horsepower | 360 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | 360 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 32V |
| Bore and Stroke | 93 x 88.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | EFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| 1st Gear | 4.06 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.4 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.58 |
| 4th Gear | 1.19 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.87 |
| Reverse | 3.68 |
| Final Drive | 2.93 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double-Pivot w/Lower Arms |
| Rear Suspension | 4-link Integral |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.7 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.6 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 7.5 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 7.5 in |
| Tires Front | P225/50VR17 |
| Tires Rear | P225/50VR17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 191.1 in |
| Width | 72.7 in |
| Height | 57.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,803 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.2 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars