2023 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive
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- Photo: 2018 BMW 540i xDrive with M Sport package in Alpine White, front left, 2025-10-06 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW G30 530i xDrive M Sport Carbon Black (21) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 BMW 540i xDrive with M Sport package in Alpine White, rear left, 2025-10-06 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2021 BMW 5-Series 520d M Sport (Rear) by Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW G30 LCI Exclusive Nappa Leather Mocha (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2023 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive is a 523-hp 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with an 8-speed automatic. It starts at $81,500 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 523 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 553 lb-ft of torque at 1800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The 5 Series measures 195.8 inches long on a 117.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,275 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $81,500 |
| MSRP with Destination | $82,495 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Twin-Turbocharged 4.4L V8 (BMW N63B44T3) |
| Displacement | 4.4 L |
| Horsepower | 523 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 553 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 32V |
| Bore and Stroke | 89 x 88.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 5.5 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.25 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.2 |
| 5th Gear | 1.32 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.82 |
| 8th Gear | 0.64 |
| Reverse | 3.99 |
| Final Drive | 2.81 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Turning Diameter | 40.8 ft |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 19 x 8 in, Aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 19 x 9 in, Aluminum |
| Tires Front | P245/40YR19 |
| Tires Rear | P275/35YR19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 195.8 in |
| Width | 73.5 in |
| Height | 58.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in |
| Front Track | 63 in |
| Rear Track | 62.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,275 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.9 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2023 BMW 5 Series Sedan 4 DR AWD).
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2023 BMW 5 SERIES. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 6, 2023 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (850i xDrive, M8), X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M), X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i), X5 SAV (X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M), X6 SAV (X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M), and Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.
Consequence: Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 23V821000
10 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2023 BMW 5 SERIES SEDAN
Owner Complaints
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 BMW 5 SERIES SEDAN (2 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
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 2023 BMW 5 SERIES SEDAN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.