2016
BMW 550

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$68,600
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  • 4dr Sdn 550i RWD
    Starts at
    $66,300
    17 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn 550i xDrive AWD
    Starts at
    $68,600
    16 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Turbo four-, six-cylinder and V-8 gas engines available
Turbo-diesel six-cylinder also available
Sedan or Gran Turismo hatchback body styles
Eight-speed automatic standard
Rear- or all-wheel drive

The good & the bad

The good

Performance
Cabin materials
Fuel efficiency
Myriad configurations

The bad

Price of Gran Turismo version
Smallish cabin
Marginal rating in IIHS small-overlap crash test
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Safety review

Based on the 2016 BMW 550 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
5/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
9.3%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
9.3%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Maintenance
4 years / 50,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Certified Pre-Owned Elite with less than 15,000 miles; Certified Pre-Owned with less than 60,000 miles
Basic
1 year / unlimited miles from expiration of 4-year / 50,000-mile new car warranty
Dealer certification
196-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
4.9 / 5
Based on 15 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.8
Performance 4.8
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.6

Most recent

By BMW Dan from St Louis, MO
Owns this car
March 25, 2021

Great vehicle purchased used!

Bought this 2016 550xi used with a warranty in early 2021. The depreciation on BMWs is almost unreal. Do not buy a new BMW, but 4-5 year old one is right in the depreciation sweet spot...with a warranty for piece of mind, but honestly the last two I had didn't need it. My third BMW used, and it performs great! The V8 is smooth and effortless with unending power and torque. The car is a bit heavy feeling, but sport mode makes it feel a little lighter. Interior is fantastic, and had lots of features. No Apple play until 2017 models, so that’s a downer, but I knew that when made the purchase. Anyway, love the car, love that the previous lessor ate 60% of the depreciation, and I’ll eventually find out if I needed the warranty. But for piece of mind, it was worth it already.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By ShmoneySZN1204 from Rumford, RI
Owns this car
December 1, 2020

BMW 550 ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE

AWESEOME CAR JUST BUY IT, I ABSOLUTLEY LOVE THIS CAR !! THEY SAID IT WAS THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE THEY WERE RIGHT!! YOURE WELCOME !!!
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 BMW 550?

The 2016 BMW 550 is available in 2 trim levels:

  • 550i (1 style)
  • 550i xDrive (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2016 BMW 550?

The 2016 BMW 550 offers up to 17 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2016 BMW 550 reliable?

The 2016 BMW 550 has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 BMW 550 owners.

Is the 2016 BMW 550 a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 BMW 550. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.9 / 5
Based on 15 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.8
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.6

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