2016 BMW 5 Series 550i RWD
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- Photo: White BMW 5 Series F10 front view by Renée Kools, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: White BMW 5 Series F10 three-quarter back view by Renée Kools, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 BMW 5 Series 550i RWD is a 445-hp 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged with an 8-speed automatic. It starts at $66,300 MSRP.
It makes 445 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 480 lb-ft of torque at 1750 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.
The 5 Series measures 193.4 inches long on a 116.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,365 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $66,300 ($89,781 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $67,295 ($91,129 *) |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 |
| Displacement | 4.4 L |
| Horsepower | 445 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 480 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 32V |
| Bore and Stroke | 89 x 88.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Gasoline Direct Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.71 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.14 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.11 |
| 4th Gear | 1.67 |
| 5th Gear | 1.28 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.84 |
| 8th Gear | 0.67 |
| Reverse | 3.32 |
| Final Drive | 2.81 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Turning Diameter | 39.2 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.7 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.6 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 X 8 in |
| Wheels Rear | 18 X 8 in |
| Tires Front | P245/45VR18 |
| Tires Rear | P245/45VR18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 193.4 in |
| Width | 73.2 in |
| Height | 57.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in |
| Front Track | 63 in |
| Rear Track | 64.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,365 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (9.3 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2016 BMW 5 Series 4 DR AWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW 5 SERIES.
83 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 BMW 5 SERIES
Owner Complaints
83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW 5 SERIES (1 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 33 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 27 |
| Engine | 22 |
| Air Bags | 12 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 BMW 5 SERIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.