2005 BMW 550i specifications

2005 BMW 550i data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2888 mm 113.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1558 mm 61.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1582 mm 62.3 inches
Length 4841 mm 190.6 inches
Width 1846 mm 72.7 inches
Height 1468 mm 57.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 1735 kg 3825 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 70 litres 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.29
Frontal area 2.26 m²
CdA 0.66
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code N62 B4801
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 4.8 litre
4799 cc
(292.853 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93 × 88.3 mm
3.66 × 3.48 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.05
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
maximum power output 367 PS (362 bhp) (270 kW)
at 6300 rpm
maximum torque 490 Nm (361 ft·lb) (50 kgm)
at 3400 rpm
Specific output 56.2 kW/litre
76.5 ps/litre
75.4 bhp/litre
1.24 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 102.1 Nm/litre
1.23 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system Bo Mo ME9.2.2 fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1283.1 kPa (186.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 599.88 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
211.55 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.21 PS/kg
155.59 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 kW/kg
208.65 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.21 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.43 kg/kW
10.74 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 16.4/8.0/11.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km16.4/8.0/11.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre6.1/12.5/9.0 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG17.2/35.3/25.4 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG14.3/29.4/21.2 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 267.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) M
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7.5J x 17 LM
Wheel size rear 7.5J x 17 LM
Tyres front 225/50 R 17 94W
Tyres rear 225/50 R 17 94W
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 348 mm
Rear brake diameter 345 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.87
Final drive ratio 2.93
general
Carfolio.com ID131175
Production total
Model code
Model family E60
RAC rating 42.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2005 BMW 550i added 2005-07-20.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

BMW 5 Series - E60 models

2009 BMW 525d xDrive E60
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 197 PS 194 bhp 145 kW 179.0 CO2 1745 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2886mm
2009 BMW 525d xDrive Automatic E60
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 197 PS 194 bhp 145 kW 183.0 CO2 1755 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2886mm
2009 BMW 530d xDrive E60
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 235 PS 232 bhp 173 kW 183.0 CO2 1760 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2886mm
2009 BMW 530d xDrive Automatic E60
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 235 PS 232 bhp 173 kW 186.0 CO2 1780 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2886mm
2007 BMW 520d E60
BMW 5-Series -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 158.0 CO2 1585 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2888mm
2007 BMW 520d E60
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 136.0 CO2 1585 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2888mm
2007 BMW 520d Automatic E60
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 149.0 CO2 1595 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2888mm
2007 BMW 520d Automatic E60
BMW 5-Series -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 185.0 CO2 1595 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2888mm
2007 BMW 520i E60
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 162.0 CO2 1535 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2888mm
2007 BMW 520i Automatic E60
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 164.0 CO2 1565 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2888mm
2007 BMW 523i E60
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2497 cm3/152.4cuin 190 PS 188 bhp 140 kW 174.0 CO2 1575 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2888mm
2007 BMW 523i E60
BMW 5-series -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2497 cm3/152.4cuin 190 PS 188 bhp 140 kW 174.0 CO2 1575 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2888mm
2007 BMW 523i Automatic E60
BMW 5-series -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2497 cm3/152.4cuin 190 PS 188 bhp 140 kW 178.0 CO2 1600 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2888mm
2007 BMW 523i Automatic E60
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2497 cm3/152.4cuin 190 PS 188 bhp 140 kW 178.0 CO2 1600 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2888mm
2007 BMW 525d E60
BMW 5-series -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 197 PS 194 bhp 145 kW 165.0 CO2 1655 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2888mm
2007 BMW 525d Automatic E60
BMW 5-series -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 197 PS 194 bhp 145 kW 172.0 CO2 1670 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2888mm
2007 BMW 525i E60
BMW 5-series -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 176.0 CO2 1585 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2888mm
2007 BMW 525i Automatic E60
BMW 5-series -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 178.0 CO2 1605 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2888mm
2007 BMW 525xi E60
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 193.0 CO2 1700 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2888mm
2007 BMW 525xi Automatic E60
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 193.0 CO2 1720 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2888mm
2008 BMW 528i E60
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW 1590 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4854mm, wb: 2888mm
2008 BMW 528i Automatic E60
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW 1620 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4854mm, wb: 2888mm
2008 BMW 528xi E60
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW 1710 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4854mm, wb: 2888mm
2008 BMW 528xi Automatic E60
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW 1730 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4854mm, wb: 2888mm
2007 BMW 530d E60
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 235 PS 232 bhp 173 kW 170.0 CO2 1665 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2888mm
2007 BMW 530d Automatic E60
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 235 PS 232 bhp 173 kW 176.0 CO2 1675 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2888mm
2007 BMW 530i E60
BMW 530i -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 272 PS 268 bhp 200 kW 182.0 CO2 1605 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2888mm
2007 BMW 530i Automatic E60
BMW 530i -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 272 PS 268 bhp 200 kW 178.0 CO2 1615 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2888mm
2007 BMW 530xd E60
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 235 PS 232 bhp 173 kW 183.0 CO2 1760 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2888mm
2007 BMW 530xd Automatic E60
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 235 PS 232 bhp 173 kW 186.0 CO2 1780 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4841mm, wb: 2888mm
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8 cyl, 4.2ℓ, l: 4916mm, wb: 2843mm
2007 Audi A6L 4.2 FSI quattro C6
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8 cyl, 4.2ℓ, l: 5012mm, wb: 2945mm
2006 Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro
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8 cyl, 4.2ℓ, l: 5062mm, wb: 2944mm
2005 Chrysler 300C AWD
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8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 4999mm, wb: 3048mm
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8 cyl, 5.7ℓ, l: 5083mm, wb: 3048mm
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2005 Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo BF
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6 cyl, 4.0ℓ, l: 4944mm, wb: 2829mm
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 3984 cm3/243.1cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
6 cyl, 4.0ℓ, l: 4944mm, wb: 2829mm
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8 cyl, 5.4ℓ, l: 4944mm, wb: 2829mm
2003 Ford Falcon XR8 BA
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 5409 cm3/330.1cuin 354 PS 349 bhp 260 kW
8 cyl, 5.4ℓ, l: 4944mm, wb: 2829mm
2005 Ford Falcon XR8 Automatic BF
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 5408 cm3/330.0cuin 354 PS 349 bhp 260 kW
8 cyl, 5.4ℓ, l: 4944mm, wb: 2829mm
2003 Ford Falcon XR8 Automatic BA
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 5409 cm3/330.1cuin 354 PS 349 bhp 260 kW
8 cyl, 5.4ℓ, l: 4944mm, wb: 2829mm
2006 Holden Commodore SS VZ
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8 cyl, 6.0ℓ, l: 4876mm, wb: 2789mm
2006 Holden Commodore SS VE
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8 cyl, 6.0ℓ, l: 4894mm, wb: 2915mm
2006 Holden Commodore SS Automatic VZ
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 5967 cm3/364.1cuin 353 PS 348 bhp 260 kW
8 cyl, 6.0ℓ, l: 4876mm, wb: 2789mm
2006 Holden Commodore SS Automatic VE
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8 cyl, 6.0ℓ, l: 4894mm, wb: 2915mm
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8 cyl, 4.5ℓ, l: 5010mm, wb: 2800mm
2003 Infiniti Q45 Premium
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8 cyl, 4.5ℓ, l: 5070mm, wb: 2870mm
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8 cyl, 4.6ℓ, l: 4826mm, wb: 2850mm
2006 Lexus LS 460
Lexus LS460 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 4608 cm3/281.2cuin 380 PS 375 bhp 280 kW 261.0 CO2 1945 kg
8 cyl, 4.6ℓ, l: 5030mm, wb: 2970mm
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 C 219
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8 cyl, 5.5ℓ, l: 4913mm, wb: 2854mm
2006 Mercedes-Benz E 500 W 211
Mercedes-Benz E 500 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 7A 5461 cm3/333.3cuin 388 PS 383 bhp 285 kW 273.0 CO2 1785 kg
8 cyl, 5.5ℓ, l: 4856mm, wb: 2854mm
2006 Mercedes-Benz E 500 4MATIC W 211
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 5461 cm3/333.3cuin 388 PS 383 bhp 285 kW 1880 kg
8 cyl, 5.5ℓ, l: 4856mm, wb: 2854mm
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 7A 5461 cm3/333.3cuin 388 PS 383 bhp 286 kW 279.0 CO2 1940 kg
8 cyl, 5.5ℓ, l: 5076mm, wb: 3035mm
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 5967 cm3/364.1cuin 366 PS 361 bhp 269 kW
8 cyl, 6.0ℓ, l: 4982mm, wb: 2915mm
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8 cyl, 6.0ℓ, l: 4982mm, wb: 2915mm