2011 BMW 5 Series 550i RWD
The 2011 BMW 5 Series 550i RWD is a 400-hp 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 with a 6-speed manual. It starts at $60,200 MSRP.
It makes 400 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 450 lb-ft of torque at 1750-4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway.
The 5 Series measures 193.1 inches long on a 116.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,365 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $60,200 ($86,994 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged Gas V8 |
| Displacement | 4.4 L |
| Horsepower | 400 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 450 lb-ft @ 1750-4500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 32V |
| Bore and Stroke | 89 x 88.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | GDI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| 1st Gear | 5.08 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.8 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.78 |
| 4th Gear | 1.26 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.84 |
| Reverse | 4.61 |
| Final Drive | 3.08 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link Double-Wishbone, Twin-Tube Gas-Pressure Shock Absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link Integral-V, Twin-Tube Gas-Pressure Shock Absorbers |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.7 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.6 x 0.9 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 8.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 9.0 in |
| Tires Front | P245/45R18 |
| Tires Rear | P275/40R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 193.1 in |
| Width | 73.2 in |
| Height | 57.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in |
| Front Track | 63 in |
| Rear Track | 64.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,365 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.2 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars