The adage goes that bigger is better, and it seems that automakers have taken it to heart. See good deals, great deals and more on a bmw 550i xdrive. Its a considerable step up, with horsepower increasing from 325 to 360, and torque ramping up from 330 lbft to 360. Our test car also came with the semiautonomous copilot active steering system, which proved adept at following us freeway lanes, although the. I would describe the 2012 bmw 550i sedan, despite its size and 4,365pound curb weight, as fleet of foot. The latest of these is the m550i xdrive, a very fast 5series sedan. Our test car for this drive is actually a 550i xdrive, so it has the smooth v8, an intelligent allwheel drive system with variable torque split capabilities and it also comes with bmws dynamic. Bmw says its the quickest 5series sedan of all time, even. The 550i sedan gains a standard power trunk lid and harman kardon premium stereo. Stop by our shreveport dealership near longview and texarkana for a test drive today.
Take, for example, the 2017 bmw 530i xdrive that is the subject of this test. Read our full instrumented test of the 2018 bmw m550i, which is nearly an. Top gear motors delmas delmas, mpumalanga r 299 900 view car wishlist. The bmw 5 series sedan variants 530i, 540i, m550i and 530e plugin hybrid are sure to captivate with their performance, technology, and design. Save for the ultraperformance, 660hp bmw m5 another new model for 2018, the m550i xdrive is the at the top of the the model roster for the bmw 5series line. Its automatic transmission and twin turbo premium unleaded v8 4. Well, maybe the 362bhp 550i at least, which has just replaced the 333bhp 545i in bmws range and is less than 40bhp shy of the msport car. Not quite the handful that the 500horsepower m5 represents, the.
With 400hp and 450 ftlbs of torque from a twinturbo v8, the 550i hits 60mph in 5. The m5, 535i, 535d, activehybrid5, and 550i sedans now have new 18. Used bmw 5 series 550i for sale with photos carfax. We have 117 bmw 5 series 550i vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 31 1owner cars, and 162 personal use cars. Bmw s hatchback version of the 5 series sedan, dubbed 5 series gran turismo, is offered in sixcylinder 535i gt and v8 550i gt form. C ds longterm 2011 bmw 535i an early f10platform car with a turbo 3. Bmw says its the quickest 5series sedan of all time, even outaccelerating the f10generation m5, which just ceased production. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. With its twinturbocharged v8, the s6 sport sedan is a direct competitor to the 550i. Rare awd loaded with every option nicest in bellevue compare to any call 206 650 0505 this 2015 bmw 5 series 4dr rare awd loaded with every option nicest in bellevue compare features a 4. The brakes slow the car from high speed in sports car fashion, and they hold up under harder use than any driver is likely to dish out.
Bmw 550i vs jaguar xf vs lexus gs 460 vs mercedesbenz e550 luxury sport sedan comparison. And this 2017 540i carried an exceptionally high level of options, while the longterm car had only a few. The 2016 bmw 5 series is a midsize luxury car thats available in two body styles, a sedan or a hatchback called the gran turismo, and in rear or allwheel drive configurations. Bmw says the usa, germany, canada and russia will be big markets for the m550i, with snowy climates and a need for teleportation playing well. Its not our 10best cars loop, nor virginia international raceway where we run our annual lightning lap tests, nor the 20 miles of highway. You wont find another bmw more luxurious or powerful with a 5 in the model number. Reward yourself with our 2012 bmw 5 series 550i xdrive awd sedan displayed in imperial blue metallic. The side pole barrier test simulates a crash into a fixed object like a tree or utility pole. The latest of these is the m550i xdrive, a very fast 5series sedan aimed at those who want an m badge without having to wait for, or pay for, the new m5.
The rollover resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a singlevehicle, lossofcontrol scenario. The side barrier test simulates an intersection collision between a standing vehicle and moving barrier at 38. The m550i was an excellent opportunity to create a wingman to the m5, a driverfocused lesser model in the spirit of the mercedesamg e43. Bmw 5 series 550i at e60 carnel auto pretoria, gauteng r 114 900 view car wishlist. I was browsing through this weeks autoweek magazine, and to my surprise on page 26 theres an article on the magazines new longterm test car the bmw 550i xdrive sport. Describing a bmw 5series with rearwheel drive and about 400 hp from a v8 conjures a specific memory for most car enthusiasts. Four pounds may not be much less, but its not more. The bmw 550i gt is not what you think of when you hear the word hatchback. Im driving a 2018 bmw m550i xdrive, and it wants to eat. That means it has the m sport package and rearwheel drive, which makes it the sportiest version of the 540i you can get. Find the best used 2016 bmw 5 series 550i near you. Bmw offers the new 5 series gran turismo in 535i, 550i and 550i xdrive models. This used bmw 550i is available now at red river chevrolet in bossier city. The 2011 bmw 550i is a beautiful vehicle that looks like its geared just as much for the racetrack as it for the freeway.
Manufactured in dingolfing, germany, the e60 5series sedan range initially consisted of the 530i, with the 525i following in december and the 545i in february 2004. Youll pay a significant premium both at the dealership and the gas pump, but the m550i delivers breathtaking performance without compromising tractability or comfort. Search from 115 bmw 550i xdrive cars for sale, including a used 20 bmw 550i xdrive sedan, a used 2014 bmw 550i xdrive sedan w msport package, and a used 2015 bmw 550i xdrive sedan. New car test drive bmw brakes are among the best around, and the 535i stops with authority. At last, a grand touring car thats ultracomfortable for four adults, not just two.
Heres the 20 bmw 550i xdrive on everyman driver youtube. Its a very fast 5series with an m badge rather than something that bmw s longerserving fans would recognize as a real m car. The extra heft of the new car is one of the reasons why theres no demonstrable improvement in either lateral gs or braking. Buying a used bmw 5 series f10f11 20102017, common issues, buying advice guide duration.
Driver can expect fewer miles per gallon but a whole lot more horsepower. In a straight line, this bimmer, with its 248hp turbocharged 2. Bmw 5 series 550i at f10 cmh nissan midrand midrand, gauteng r 249 900 view car wishlist. While the 400horsepower bmw 550is straightline performance numbers are exemplary, the car is just 0. We have 16 2016 bmw 5 series 550i vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 20 1owner cars, and 26 personal use cars. It offers exceptional features and is the perfect combination of space, comfort, performance, and utility. Unfortunately, the car is yet to be confirmed for the u. Even after repeated stops that would smoke the brake pads on lesser cars, the 5s brakes show very little fade. Handout, bmw the 2011 bmw 550is interior is almost as lovingly crafted. Since its a bimmer, it goes fast and it offers a raft of tech goodies to support the. Released in october 2003, the bmw e60 5series sedan was a rearwheel drive, executive sedan.
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