Compare 2016 BMW 550 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $66,300 | $59,500 | $69,400 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $61,495 | $55,336 | $64,542 |
| Destination | $995 | $925 | $925 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone THERMATIC Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | Analog |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Leather/chrome | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| Head-up Display | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | Bucket |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru And Skibag | With Pass-thru | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - W/tilt |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 16 Harman/kardon | 10 | 8 |
| Amplifier | 600W Premium | Standard | 610W |
| Equalizer | Graphic | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | N/A | N/A |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | BMW Assist ECall | N/A | Mbrace2 |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | Front | Power Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam | LED Low Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Programmable | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Standard | Standard | PARKTRONIC W/Active Parking Assist |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/5,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 12 Months/5,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front And Rear | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Open And Close Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | N/A | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Front Tires | P245/45VR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P245/45HR18.0 BSW AS | P255/40ZR18.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | 275/35YR10 | N/A | 285/35ZR18 |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver AMG Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.4L V-8 | 3.0L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Twin Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | Twin Turbo |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | All Wheel | 4MATIC All Wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Four-wheel Steering | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Adaptive Suspension | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | N/A | N/A | Automatic W/driver Control |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | N/A | 4-corner |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Air |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Air |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | STEPTRONIC | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission | 8-spd W/OD | 8-spd Auto W/OD | 7-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.81 | 2.52 | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 193.4 " | 194.2 " | 194.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 73.2 " | 73.8 " | 74.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.6 " | 57.8 " | 55.8 " |
| Engine | 4.4L V-8 | 3.0L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 445 @ 5,500 Rpm | 240 @ 3,500 Rpm | 329 @ 5,250 Rpm |
| Torque | 480 @ 1,750 Rpm | 428 @ 1,750 Rpm | 354 @ 1,600 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 17 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 25 Mpg | 38 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 5.3 Seconds | 8.2 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 13.6 Seconds | 16.1 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 101 Mph | 83 Mph | N/A |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | N/A |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 60 Mph | N/A |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/3.48 " | 3.27/3.60 " | 3.46/3.23 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,365 Lbs. | 4,277 Lbs. | 4,365 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,401 Lbs. | N/A | 5,346 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,712 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,932 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | 948 Lbs. | 1,102 Lbs. | 1,070 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 " | 114.6 " | 113.2 " |
| Front Track | 63.0 " | 64.1 " | 62.9 " |
| Rear Track | 64.1 " | 63.7 " | 64.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.6 '' | 19.5 '' | 18.5 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 5.6 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | .28 | .28 |
| Front Legroom | 41.4 " | 41.3 " | 42.1 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.3 " | 37.4 " | 35.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.5 " | 37.2 " | 36.9 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.3 " | 37.8 " | 36.1 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 58.0 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 57.6 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.3 " | 57.5 " | 57.1 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.2 " | 56.3 " | 56.5 " |
| Luggage Volume | 14.0 Cu.ft. | 14.1 Cu.ft. | 15.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 14.0 Cu.ft. | 14.1 Cu.ft. | 15.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | 97 Cu.ft. | 104 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.5 Gal. | 19.2 Gal. | 21.1 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Average | Average | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.5 | $1.35 | $1.49 |
| Depreciation | $42,161 | $38,233 | $41,151 |
| Fees and Taxes | $4,228 | $3,833 | $4,370 |
| Fuel Cost | $8,739 | $5,860 | $8,028 |
| Insurance | $6,932 | $5,955 | $7,111 |
| Maintenance | $3,169 | $4,566 | $3,682 |
| Repairs | $1,659 | $1,744 | $1,802 |
| Opportunity Costs | $1,157 | $1,045 | $1,200 |
| Total Cost | $74,843 | $67,354 | $74,386 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Front | 4 | 5 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | N/A |
| Chest | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Torso | good | acceptable | N/A |
| Overall Evaluation | marginal | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Hip/Thigh | good | good | N/A |
| Structure and Safety Cage | marginal | good | N/A |
| Lower Leg/Foot | poor | good | N/A |
| Overall Side | good | good | N/A |
| Structure and safety cage | marginal | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Strength | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints | good | good | N/A |
| Overall evaluation | marginal | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Retraints and dummy kinematics | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Hip/thigh | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | N/A |
| Lower leg/foot | poor | N/A | N/A |
