2010 BMW 550i F10: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

2010 BMW 550i specifications

2010 BMW 550i data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2968 mm	116.9 inches
Track/tread (front)	1600 mm	63 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1627 mm	64.1 inches
Length	4905 mm	193.1 inches
Width	1860 mm	73.2 inches
Height	1464 mm	57.6 inches
Ground clearance	141 mm	5.6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.65
Kerb weight	1970 kg	4343 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	70 litres	15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.3
Frontal area	2.35 m²
CdA	0.71
Powertrain
engine type	turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMW
Engine code	N63B44O0
Cylinders	V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity	4.4 litre 4395 cc (268.199 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	89 × 88.3 mm 3.5 × 3.48 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.01
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 32 valves in total
maximum power output (SAE net)	406 PS (400 bhp) (298 kW) at 5500-6400 rpm
maximum torque (SAE net)	610 Nm (450 ft·lb) (62.2 kgm) at 1750-4500 rpm
Specific output (SAE net)	67.9 kW/litre 92.3 ps/litre 91 bhp/litre 1.49 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (SAE net)	138.79 Nm/litre 1.68 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	10:1
Fuel system	direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1744.1 kPa (253 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	549.38 cc
Aspiration	Turbo
Compressor	twin turbochargers
Intercooler
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 205.87 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.21 PS/kg 151.41 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 kW/kg 203.05 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.2 bhp/kg 0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 6.6 kg/kW 11.03 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
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	8J x 18
Wheel size rear	8J x 18
Tyres front	245/45 R 18 96Y
Tyres rear	245/45 R 18 96Y
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter	374 mm
Rear brake diameter	370 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.84
Final drive ratio	3.08
general
Carfolio.com ID	223905
Production total
Model code
Model family	F10
RAC rating	39.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2010 BMW 550i added 2010-12-05. Last modified 2020-02-02.