Used 2008 BMW 5 Series 550i Specs & Features

Starting MSRP

$58,800

Overview

Gas Engine

Combined MPG	18 MPG
Drive Type	rear wheel drive
Total Seating	5
Cargo Capacity	14.0 cu.ft.
Curb Weight	3,946 lbs.
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50,000 mi.
Country of final assembly	Germany

Fuel & MPG

Fuel type	Premium unleaded (required)
EPA city/highway MPG	15/22 MPG
EPA combined MPG	18 MPG

Range in miles (city/hwy)	277.5/407.0 mi.
Fuel tank capacity	18.5 gal.

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Engine

Base engine size	4.8 L
Cylinders	V8
Base engine type	Gas

Horsepower	360 hp @ 6,300 rpm
Torque	360 lb-ft @ 3,400 rpm
Valves	32
Cam type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Valve timing	Variable

Drivetrain

Transmission	6-speed manual
Drive type	Rear wheel drive
Transmission hill holder	Standard

Suspension

Four-wheel independent suspension	Standard
MacPherson strut front suspension	Standard
Front and rear stabilizer bar	Standard

Multi-link rear suspension	Standard

Dimensions

Length	191.1 in.
Overall width without mirrors	72.7 in.
Height	57.8 in.

Wheelbase	113.7 in.
Front track	61.3 in.
Rear track	62.2 in.
EPA interior volume	113.1 cu.ft.
Cargo capacity, all seats in place	14.0 cu.ft.
Manufacturer 0-60 mph acceleration time	5.4 seconds
Turning circle	37.5 ft.
Drag Coefficient	0.29 Cd.
Curb weight	3,946 lbs.
Gross weight	5,049 lbs.
Country of final assembly	Germany

Colors

Exterior Colors	Titanium Silver Metallic Alpine White Monaco Blue Metallic Jet Black Black Sapphire Metallic Space Gray Metallic Platinum Bronze Metallic (Late Availability) Carbon Black Metallic Deep Sea Blue Metallic Platinum Gray Metallic Deep Green Metallic
Interior Colors	Natural Brown, premium leather Black, premium leather Cream Beige, premium leather Gray, premium leather

Front Seat Dimensions

Front head room	39.1 in.
Front leg room	41.5 in.
Front shoulder room	57.3 in.

Premium leather	Standard
Bucket front seats	Standard
10-way power driver seat	Standard
Height adjustable driver seat	Standard
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support	Standard
2 memorized driver seat settings	Standard
10-way power passenger seat	Standard
Height adjustable passenger seat	Standard
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support	Standard

Rear Seat Dimensions

Rear head room	37.0 in.
Rear leg room	36.0 in.
Rear shoulder room	57.2 in.

Folding with storage center armrest	Standard

Safety

Post-collision safety system	Standard
Dual front side-mounted airbags	Standard
Front and rear head airbags	Standard

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation	Standard
Stability control	Standard
Traction control	Standard
Child seat anchors	Standard
Rear door child safety locks	Standard
4-wheel ABS	Standard
Brake drying	Standard
Front and rear ventilated disc brakes	Standard
Emergency braking preparation	Standard
Emergency braking assist	Standard
Electronic brakeforce distribution	Standard
Tire pressure monitoring	Standard
Dusk sensing headlamps	Standard
Auto delay off headlamps	Standard
Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp	Standard
Adaptive headlights	Standard
Self-leveling headlights	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Cornering lights	Standard
Front fog/driving lights	Standard
2 front headrests	Standard
Front power adjustable headrests	Standard
3 rear headrests	Standard
Rear height adjustable headrests	Standard
Rear center 3-point belt	Standard
Front seatbelt pretensioners	Standard
Emergency interior trunk release	Standard
Remote anti-theft alarm system	Standard
Engine immobilizer	Standard

In-Car Entertainment

AM/FM CD-controller stereo	Standard
10 total speakers	Standard
2 subwoofer(s)	Standard

Auxiliary audio input	Standard
Radio data system	Standard
Diversity antenna	Standard

Power Feature

4 one-touch power windows	Standard
Remote window operation	Standard
1st row power glass moonroof	Standard

Remote keyless power door locks	Standard
Power mirrors	Standard
Reverse tilt passenger mirror provides curb view when vehicle in reverse	Standard
Heated mirrors	Standard

Comfort & Convenience

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel	Standard
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel	Standard
Speed-proportional power steering	Standard

Front and rear parking sensors	Standard
12V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)	Standard
Front and rear cupholders	Standard
Front and rear door pockets	Standard
Front seatback storage	Standard
Remote trunk release	Standard
Cargo net	Standard
Retained accessory power	Standard
First aid kit	Standard
Leather steering wheel	Standard
Dual zone front climate control	Standard
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control	Standard
Interior active charcoal air filter	Standard
Extended cabin heating	Standard
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors	Standard
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror	Standard
Cooled storage compartment	Standard
Rear and cargo floor mats	Standard
Trunk light	Standard
Wood trim on dash	Standard
Leather and wood trim on center console	Standard
Wood trim on doors	Standard
Alloy trim on shift knob	Standard
Front and rear reading lights	Standard

Instrumentation

Trip computer	Standard
External temperature display	Standard
Tachometer	Standard

Clock	Standard
Low fuel level warning	Standard

Tires & Wheels

Alloy wheels	Standard
17 x 8.0 in. wheels	Standard
All season tires	Standard

225/50R V tires	Standard
Steel spare wheel	Standard
Temporary spare tire	Standard
Inside mounted spare tire	Standard

Warranty

Basic	4 yr./ 50,000 mi.
Drivetrain	4 yr./ 50,000 mi.
Rust	12 yr./ unlimited mi.

Roadside assistance	4 yr./ unlimited mi.
Free maintenance	4 yr./ 50,000 mi.

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Used 2008 BMW 5 Series 550i - Specs & Features