2021 BMW M550 review
BMW M550 highlights
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Pros
- Great power
- Impressive handling
- Luxury interior
Cons
- Conservative styling
- More power than mpg-focused
- Some might find the tech overwhelming
Mileage (EPA estimate)
18 city, 25 highway, 20 combined
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Super sports sedan
Finding the right luxury sports sedan can be a challenge. Do you focus more on performance or comfort? Have no fear, the 2021 BMW M550 has you covered since it does both incredibly well. Starting with performance, a turbo 4.4L V8 engine under the hood makes a robust 523 horsepower. The interior of the top-spec 5 Series has all the comfort and tech you'd expect, with standard leather upholstery and a great mix of luxury and convenience features.
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What is new for the 2021 BMW M550?
- M550 trims have been upgraded with Remote Start, Heated Steering Wheel, Power Hatch/Deck Lid, and Android Auto as standard equipment this year.
2021 BMW M550 trims
I xDrive:
- 523-hp, 553-lb-ft of torque 4.4L
- Adjustable Suspension
- Parking Sensors
- Sunroofs
- Memory Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Seats
- Leather Seats
- Remote Start
- View our BMW M550 I xDrive inventory
5 reasons to buy the 2021 BMW M550
1. Standard comfort
Your next highway drive will be much more comfortable in your 2021 BMW M550. Naturally, leather upholstery is standard, but you also get a leather-wrapped wheel, a sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-folding and heated mirrors, a power trunk lid, and automatic wipers. So, any M550 you choose will be impressive from a comfort perspective.
2. It's fast, too
Power in the 2021 M550 comes from an excellent V8 engine, not just any V8. This V8 is turbocharged for even more power. That adds up to 523 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque, which is fantastic. The M550 can hit 60 mph in a blistering 3.6 seconds (according to the manufacturer, when new). The highway merge just became a bit more entertaining.
3. The latest tech
A super sedan needs super technology to go along with it. Thankfully, you can take your world with standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone integration, but there's more tech to like on the 2021 M550. The 2021 model year has a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, plus a standard digital gauge cluster, navigation, and more.
4. Impressive handling
The BMW 5 Series is a great starting point for a great handling sports sedan, but BMW engineers went even further for the M550. Your sports seats will hold you in place during cornering and you can keep a grip on things with the M Sport steering wheel. The chassis is built for performance, too, with adaptive suspension and electronically controlled dampers. You'll also get aerodynamic bodywork and a rear spoiler.
5. More upgrades available
All that power and handling come standard, but BMW has a bit more in store for the 2021 M550. Search for the available Dynamic Handling package, and you're in for a treat. This optional package adds high-performance adaptive suspension, a trick active steering system, and active roll stabilization.
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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
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Heated Steering Wheel
- 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
- Remote Start
- 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)
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automated Parking
- Bowers & Wilkins Audio
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Parking Sensors
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear Sunshade
- Run Flat Tires
- Seat Massagers
Drive Wheels
All Wheel (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
4.4L
Horsepower
523
Torque (ft-lbs)
553
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
18
Wheelbase
117.1"
Overall length
195.8"
Width
73.5"
Height
58.4"
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
2021 BMW M550 FAQ
The 2021 BMW M550 I xDrive offers 18 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway. It is important to remember factors such as driving style, weather conditions, and the use of features such as Eco mode can impact fuel efficiency.
Here is what's new for the 2021 BMW M550:
- Remote Start
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Android Auto
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