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2019 BMW M550 review

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BMW M550 highlights

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Pros

  • Latest tech
  • Powerful engine
  • Luxury interior

Cons

  • Conservative styling
  • Might feel like a tech overload
  • Not that mpg-focused

Mileage (EPA estimate)

18 city, 25 highway, 20 combined

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Sports plus luxury

Power, handling, and comfort are the hallmarks of an excellent sports sedan. The 2019 BMW M550 has all three with a tremendous turbocharged 4.4L V8 engine making 456 horsepower, a sports-tuned suspension, and many great standard comfort and convenience features. Plus, it has excellent technology integration to stay connected on the go. If you want more, many options exist to ramp up the luxury, tech, or performance. You'll find a lot to love about the 2019 BMW M550.

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What is new for the 2019 BMW M550?

  • M550 trims have been upgraded with Blind Spot Monitor and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment this year.

2019 BMW M550 trims

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5 reasons to buy the 2019 BMW M550

1. Great standard features 

The 2019 M550 is at the top of the 5-Series range and shows. It has loads of comfort and convenience features, including standard leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-folding and heated mirrors, a sunroof, a power trunk lid, and automatic wipers, to name a few. Comfort comes standard on the 2019 M550. 

2. Loads of power 

Whether it is a highway merge or your favorite back road, the M550 has power to spare. The 2019 M550i has a turbocharged 4.4L V8 engine, making 456 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque. Also, BMW's all-wheel-drive system and an eight-speed automatic transmission are both standard. That all adds up to a 0-60 of just under four seconds (according to the manufacturer, when new). 

3. Great tech 

For the 2019 model year, Apple CarPlay® integration is now standard, and the whole system is controlled through BMW's iDrive® infotainment interface. The nicely sized 10.2-inch touchscreen display includes standard navigation, voice controls, and more. The M550 also has a host of driver aids like forward collision warning and mitigation, lane departure warning, and a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert. 

4. Impressive handling 

It's great to have a big turbocharged V8, but the 2019 M550 delivers great handling too. Your favorite back road beckons, and you can enjoy it with the standard adaptive suspension with electronically controlled dampers, upgraded brakes (compared to standard 5 Series models), and trim-specific bodywork with a rear spoiler. Inside, you'll get sports seats and an M Sport steering wheel to round out the experience. 

5. Ramp up the features 

Use the features filter on our site to dial in the specific options you are looking for. The Convenience package includes a power trunk lid, keyless ignition and entry, and heated front seats. Or check out the Premium package if you want a head-up display and wireless phone charging. Finally, the Executive package includes soft-close automatic doors, a dynamic digital instrument cluster, and power sunshades for rear passengers. 

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BMW M550 features and specs

I xDrive 4WD/AWD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • 4WD/AWD
  • ABS Brakes
  • Adjustable Suspension
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Harman Kardon Sound
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Rear View Camera
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automated Parking
  • Bowers & Wilkins Audio
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Head Up Display
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Rear Entertainment System
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Seat Massagers

Drive Wheels

All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)

Engine size

4.4L

Horsepower

456

Torque (ft-lbs)

480

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

18

Wheelbase

117.1"

Overall length

195.4"

Width

73.5"

Height

57.8"

Leg room

F 41.4"/R 36.5"

Head room

F 38.8"/R 37.5"

Front tires

P245/40YR19

Rear tires

P275/35YR19

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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