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2021 BMW M550i
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2021 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

$37,499
Est. $509/mo
$3,067 Below market
RMV: $40,566
Price Drop, $3,491
Earlier Price: $40,990 (25 Sep 2024)
Mileage 63,849 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
85 Days in market
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Magic Auto Sales
Little Ferry, NJ
3.0

Vehicle History

  • Accident reported: minor damage
  • Driven an estimated 17,365 miles/year.
  • Purchased on 12/08/20 and owned in CT until 08/11/24
  • Last serviced at 63,029 miles in Wayne, NJ on 07/05/24
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2021 BMW M550i
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2021 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

$43,899
Est. $596/mo
$3,565 Below market
RMV: $47,464
Price Drop, $3,091
Earlier Price: $46,990 (23 Oct 2024)
Mileage 47,833 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
85 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
V8
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Loehmann Blasius Chevrolet Cadillac
Waterbury, CT
4.0
(Based 2494 Review)
(203) 43*****
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2021 BMW M550i
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2021 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

$40,295
Est. $547/mo
$2,113 Below market
RMV: $42,408
Mileage 64,474 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
9 Days in market
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Victory Mitsubishi
Bronx, NY
3.0
(Based 8151 Review)
(718) 51*****
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2021 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

$46,991
Est. $637/mo
$2,320 Below market
RMV: $49,311
Price Drop, $2,000
Earlier Price: $48,991 (15 Oct 2024)
Mileage 42,798 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
184 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
V8
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Autobyzack, Inc.
Houston, TX
4.0
(Based 1100 Review)
(713) 83*****
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2021 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

$49,998
Est. $678/mo
$2,785 Below market
RMV: $52,783
Mileage 21,729 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
24 Days in market
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112 Mitsubishi
Medford, NY
2.0
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Certified Pre-Owned
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Certified 2022 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl 8A)

$60,995
Est. $828/mo
$747 Above market
RMV: $60,248
Mileage 17,393 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
10 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
V8
Automatic
Sewickley Car Store (Audi, BMW, Porsche)
Sewickley, PA
5.0
(Based 69 Review)
(412) 74*****
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2022 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl 8A)

$47,779
Est. $648/mo
$3,645 Below market
RMV: $51,424
Price Drop, $776
Earlier Price: $48,555 (25 Oct 2024)
Mileage 40,527 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
22 Days in market
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112 Mitsubishi
Medford, NY
2.0
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2021 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

$48,900
Est. $663/mo
$2,717 Below market
RMV: $51,617
Mileage 38,072 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
14 Days in market
BLACK
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Auto Web Expo
Carrollton, TX
4.0
(Based 1433 Review)
(469) 88*****
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2021 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

$38,995
Est. $529/mo
$4,300 Below market
RMV: $43,295
Mileage 55,098 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
9 Days in market
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Victory Mitsubishi
Bronx, NY
3.0
(Based 8151 Review)
(718) 51*****
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2022 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl 8A)

$59,976
Est. $814/mo
$671 Above market
RMV: $59,305
Price Rise, $1,076
Earlier Price: $58,900 (21 Oct 2024)
Mileage 14,239 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
40 Days in market
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V8
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Johnson City Honda
Johnson City, TN
4.0
(Based 1855 Review)
(423) 71*****
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2022 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl 8A)

$56,883
Est. $772/mo
$1,786 Below market
RMV: $58,669
Earlier Price: $56,883 (22 Oct 2024)
Mileage 19,899 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
47 Days in market
BLACK
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Audi Dominion
San Antonio, TX
4.0
(Based 4083 Review)
(888) 47*****
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2021 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

$46,990
Est. $637/mo
$1,764 Below market
RMV: $48,754
Price Drop, $2,000
Earlier Price: $48,990 (26 Sep 2024)
Mileage 32,548 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 1 Owner
116 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
V8
Automatic
stream auto outlet
Valley Stream, NY
3.0
(Based 1525 Review)
(516) 49*****
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2022 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl 8A)

$52,995
Est. $719/mo
$2,936 Below market
RMV: $55,931
Earlier Price: $52,995 (21 Jul 2024)
Mileage 24,873 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
110 Days in market
WHITE
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Pacific Auto Center - Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA
3.0
(Based 492 Review)
(949) 35*****
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2022 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl 8A)

$52,488
Est. $712/mo
$170 Above market
RMV: $52,318
Mileage 35,905 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
8 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
V8
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Wide World BMW
Spring Valley, NY
4.0
(Based 2176 Review)
(845) 42*****
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2021 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

$36,995
Est. $502/mo
$4,083 Below market
RMV: $41,078
Price Drop, $2,300
Earlier Price: $39,295 (28 Sep 2024)
Mileage 69,824 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
91 Days in market
Sedan
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Central Houston Cadillac
Houston, TX
3.0
(Based 1509 Review)
(832) 43*****
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2021 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

$47,700
Est. $647/mo
$3,915 Below market
RMV: $51,615
Price Drop, $1,100
Earlier Price: $48,800 (23 Sep 2024)
Mileage 31,055 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
135 Days in market
WHITE
Sedan
V8
Automatic
Hanna Imports
Raleigh, NC
4.0
(Based 2622 Review)
(919) 87*****
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Certified Pre-Owned
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Certified 2021 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

$54,977
Est. $746/mo
$197 Below market
RMV: $55,174
Price Rise, $400
Earlier Price: $54,577 (25 Oct 2024)
Mileage 35,222 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
22 Days in market
Sedan
V8
Automatic
Bill Jacobs BMW MINI
Naperville, IL
4.0
(Based 3135 Review)
(630) 93*****
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2022 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl 8A)

$56,965
Est. $773/mo
$520 Below market
RMV: $57,485
Price Rise, $3,030
Earlier Price: $53,935 (25 Oct 2024)
Mileage 23,353 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
53 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
V8
Automatic
Ron Tonkin Toyota
Portland, OR
3.0
(Based 2705 Review)
(503) 75*****
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2022 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl 8A)

$50,399
Est. $684/mo
$2,416 Below market
RMV: $52,815
Price Drop, $1,026
Earlier Price: $51,425 (25 Oct 2024)
Mileage 36,025 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
94 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
V8
Automatic
BMW of Orland Park
Orland Park, IL
4.0
(Based 3071 Review)
(877) 36*****
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2021 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

$44,490
Est. $604/mo
$3,336 Below market
RMV: $47,826
Price Drop, $2,500
Earlier Price: $46,990 (11 Sep 2024)
Mileage 43,655 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
95 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
V8
Automatic
stream auto outlet
Valley Stream, NY
3.0
(Based 1525 Review)
(516) 49*****
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2022 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl 8A)

$48,979
Est. $664/mo
$2,265 Below market
RMV: $51,244
Price Drop, $2,132
Earlier Price: $51,111 (17 Oct 2024)
Mileage 45,670 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
66 Days in market
WHITE
Sedan
V8
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BMW Mini of Sterling
Sterling, VA
3.0
(Based 615 Review)
(571) 31*****
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2022 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl 8A)

$51,850
Est. $703/mo
$2,414 Below market
RMV: $54,264
Price Drop, $2,145
Earlier Price: $53,995 (19 Oct 2024)
Mileage 34,312 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
92 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
V8
Automatic
Greenwood Automotive
Greenwood Village, CO
4.0
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2022 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl 8A)

$50,500
Est. $685/mo
$1,152 Below market
RMV: $51,652
Price Drop, $1,500
Earlier Price: $52,000 (25 Sep 2024)
Mileage 42,141 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
61 Days in market
BLUE
Sedan
V8
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Apple Ford Lincoln
Columbia, MD
4.0
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2022 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl 8A)

$51,398
Est. $697/mo
$684 Below market
RMV: $52,082
Mileage 40,300 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
25 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
V8
Automatic
Woodbridge Ford
Colonia, NJ
3.0
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About 2021 BMW M550i


4.1

Overall Rating

BMW's mid-sized saloon is considered one of the best all-round cars you can buy, and the latest seventh-generation model delivers the talents of its predecessors with a healthy dose of hi-tech kit and construction in the mix. At this price range, it faces steep competition from some of the other performance executive sedans in the market like the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53, Audi S6, the Jaguar XF S.

The 2021 BMW M550i xDrive comes in one well-equipped trim, priced at an MSRP $76,800. For this price the specs are impressive, you get a 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8 which makes 523 hp which does 0-60 in 3.6 seconds with power going to the xDrive AWD system.

Even with the M badge, the M550i comes with a luxurious interior featuring power-adjustable seats and leather upholstery with the 12.3-inch touchscreen running on iDrive 7.0. That said, the 2021 M550i xDrive comes into direct competition with the Mercedes-AMG E 53 and the Audi S6. 

To be honest, there’s nothing much to think about here. If you want the most potent and best-performing BMW 5-Series but do not want to spend top dollar on the full-fledged M5, you have to go with the M550i trim instead. Although it is not as powerful as the M5, it is more than enough for your everyday drive, even having some fun as well, having all the luxury features and creature comfort of the typical 5-Series executive sedan.

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2022 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl 8A)

$48,981
Est. $665/mo
$552 Below market
RMV: $49,533
Price Drop, $1,996
Earlier Price: $50,977 (23 Oct 2024)
Mileage 46,134 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
62 Days in market
GRAY
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AutoNation Subaru Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
4.0
(Based 1868 Review)
(480) 42*****
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2022 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl 8A)

$51,701
Est. $701/mo
$279 Below market
RMV: $51,980
Price Drop, $614
Earlier Price: $52,315 (16 Oct 2024)
Mileage 47,195 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
139 Days in market
GRAY
Sedan
V8
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BMW of Columbia
Columbia, MO
4.0
(Based 661 Review)
(888) 68*****
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2022 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl 8A)

$50,399
Est. $684/mo
$1,194 Below market
RMV: $51,593
Price Drop, $1,400
Earlier Price: $51,799 (25 Oct 2024)
Mileage 44,133 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
44 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
V8
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BMW of Orland Park
Orland Park, IL
4.0
(Based 3071 Review)
(877) 36*****
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Certified Pre-Owned
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Certified 2021 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

$49,833
Est. $676/mo
$4,183 Below market
RMV: $54,016
Price Drop, $3,773
Earlier Price: $53,606 (18 Oct 2024)
Mileage 37,883 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
76 Days in market
BLUE
Sedan
V8
Automatic
BMW of Ocala
Ocala, FL
4.0
(Based 925 Review)

Vehicle History

  • No accident or damage reported to Carindigo
  • Driven an estimated 11,315 miles/year.
  • Purchased on 04/15/21 and owned in MD until 08/17/24
  • Last serviced at 33,575 miles in Diberville, MS on 04/02/24
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(352) 57*****
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Certified Pre-Owned
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Certified 2022 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl 8A)

$53,500
Est. $726/mo
$37 Above market
RMV: $53,463
Mileage 51,917 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
20 Days in market
BLUE
Sedan
V8
Automatic
BMW of Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills, MI
4.0
(Based 1962 Review)
(248) 30*****
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2021 BMW M550i

xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

$35,400
Est. $480/mo
$8,890 Below market
RMV: $44,290
Price Drop, $5,200
Earlier Price: $40,600 (28 Aug 2024)
Mileage 47,934 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
299 Days in market
BLACK
Sedan
V8
Automatic
Power Motors East
Massapequa, NY
3.0
(Based 124 Review)
(516) 59*****
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2021 BMW M550i Review


BMW's mid-sized saloon is considered one of the best all-round cars you can buy, and the latest seventh-generation model delivers the talents of its predecessors with a healthy dose of hi-tech kit and construction in the mix. At this price range, it faces steep competition from some of the other performance executive sedans in the market like the Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53, Audi S6, the Jaguar XF S.

The 2021 BMW M550i xDrive comes in one well-equipped trim, priced at an MSRP $76,800. For this price the specs are impressive, you get a 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8 which makes 523 hp which does 0-60 in 3.6 seconds with power going to the xDrive AWD system.

Even with the M badge, the M550i comes with a luxurious interior featuring power-adjustable seats and leather upholstery with the 12.3-inch touchscreen running on iDrive 7.0. That said, the 2021 M550i xDrive comes into direct competition with the Mercedes-AMG E 53 and the Audi S6. 

Pricing and Features
8.0/10


The 2021 BMW M550i xDrive is trim in itself, available at an MSRP of $76,800, as an M-Sport model it comes with a 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8 making 523 hp and does the 0-60 sprint in 3.6 seconds. Along with this, there are the M Division's brakes, suspension tuning, and steering tuning to complement the engine upgrade. 

The BMW M550i xDrive comes with many packages like the premium package, executive package, dynamic handling package. Along with this, there are standalone options like seat ventilation, Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system, and accessories like BMW M performance steering wheel and M performance rear spoiler.

Trim

2021 BMW M550i sedan

MSRP (expected)

$76,800

Key Features

4.4L twin-turbo V8

 

Active kidney grille

 

Electronic throttle control

 

Brake energy regeneration

 

Electronically controlled engine cooling

 

Driving Dynamics Control with ECO PRO, COMFORT and SPORT modes

 

Sports exhaust system

 

Power front seats with additional power adjustments for shoulder support and thigh support

 

Automatic climate control with separate left / right temperature and air distribution controls, with automatic air recirculation

 

2-way power glass moonroof with “one-touch” operation and power interior sunshade


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Buying Advice


The 2021 BMW M550i xDrive comes priced at $76,800 which comes with a 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8 making 523hp with AWD system. On the inside, you get Dakota leather and a 12.3-inch touchscreen with iDrive 7.0, we say it is already well equipped. But we recommend adding the premium package ($1,250) which adds head,s up display, gesture control, and a few more, the optional Nappa leather upholstery ($1,000), and the BMW M Performance rear spoiler, to make it look good.


Also Read:

  • The Warranty, Maintenance costs, and Reliability ratings of the 2021 BMW M550i
  • Our first review of the 2022 BMW X5

Engine and Performance
8.0/10


"Acceleration is dramatic, with 0 to 60 whizzing by in a mere 3.6 seconds, which is fast enough to make one question why you'd need an M5" - CarBuzz

The 2021 BMW M550i will also be powered by the same 4.4L BMW M Performance TwinPower Turbo V8 producing 523 HP and 553 lb-ft of torque as the 2020 model. The engine will be paired with an 8-speed Sport Automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters sending power to BMW’s xDrive AWD system.

The 2021 BMW M550i xDrive does the 0-60 sprint in 3.6 seconds which is 0.8 seconds faster than the Mercedes-AMG E 53 and the Audi S6, both setting a time of 4.4 seconds. The 2021 M550i does the standing quarter mile in 11.8 seconds and comes with an electronically limited top speed of 130 mph.

Models

2021 BMW M550i

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53

2021 Audi S6

MSRP

$76,800

$73,900

$74,400

Engine

4.4L twin-turbo V8

3.0L twin-charged Inline-6 gas/electric hybrid

2.9L twin-charged V6 gas/electric hybrid

Drivetrain

All-wheel drive

All-wheel drive

All-wheel drive

Transmission

8-speed shiftable automatic

9-speed shiftable automatic

8-speed shiftable automatic

Power 

523 HP @ 5500 rpm

429 HP @ 6100 rpm

444 HP

Torque 

553 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm

384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm

443 lb-ft

0-60 MPH (seconds)

3.6

4.4

4.4

Quarter Mile (seconds)

11.8

12.8

12.5

Top Speed (mph)

130

130

155 


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  • 2021 to have an All-electric BMW M car?

Fuel Economy
7.0/10


The 2021 BMW M550i xDrive comes with fuel economy numbers of 17 mpg in the city, 25 mpg on the highway, and a combined 20 mpg. This is less by a combined 5 mpg when compared to the Mercedes AMG E 53 and 2 mpg less when compared to the Audi S6.

Model

2021 BMW M550i (expected)

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53

2021 Audi S6 (Premium Plus Quattro)

MPG (City)

17

22

18

MPG (Highway)

25

29

28

MPG (Combined)

20

25

22

Fuel Capacity (gallons)

18.0

21.1

19.3

Range (City/Hwy/combined) (miles)

306/450/360

464/612/525

347/540/424

The BMW M550i xDrive comes with an 18-gallon fuel capacity which is smaller than the fuel capacity of the Mercedes-AMG E53 and the Audi S6, which come with a 21.1 gallon and 19.3-gallon fuel tank, respectively. Due to the larger fuel tank capacity and better mpg numbers, the range is also better.


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Interior
8.5/10


"the M550i xDrive does a convincing Rolls-Royce impression" - Car And Driver

The 2021 BMW M550i has an interior styling typical of a BMW with a lot of added comfort features. It comes with a seating capacity of 5-occupants with the front row comes with 16-way power-adjustable multi-contour seats with 4-way power lumbar with the heating function. The seats feature Dakota leather upholstery as standard with the rest of the cabin getting SansaTec (leatherette), it is worth every penny of the $76,800 you spend on it.

The 2021 M550i xDrive comes with the option of Nappa leather upholstery ($1,000), front-seat ventilation, front seat massage, rear-seat heating, heated steering wheel, and the BMW M Performance steering wheel. Additionally, the 2021 BMW M550i xDrive comes with a cargo capacity of 14 cu.ft. which is 0.3 cu.ft. more than the Audi S6 and 0.9 cu.ft. more than the Mercedes-AMG E 53.

Model

2021 BMW M550i

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53

2021 Audi S6

Seating Capacity

5

5

5

Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)

38.8 / 58.7 / 41.4

37.5 / 57.8 / 41.7

38.0 / 57.8 / 41.3

Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)

37.5 / 55.9 / 36.5

37.6 / 57.1 / 36.2

38.1 / 56.5 / 37.4

cargo capacity (cu.ft.) 14 cu.ft. 13.1  13.7

The 2021 BMW M550i comes with a 12.3-inch central information display (touchscreen) which runs on the iDrive 7.0 interface. It also has the features of navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, SiriusXM radio with 1 year subscription 16-speaker Harmon/Kardon surround sound system.

There are a few optional extras in the area of infotainment on the 2021 M550i and comes in the form of a Premium package ($1,250) which gives gesture controls, heads-up display, wireless charging, and enhanced USB and Bluetooth. There is also the stand-alone option of Bowers and Wilkins 16-speaker Diamond Surround Sound system ($3,400).


Also Read:

  • Our review of the 2021 BMW M8 Competition Coupe
  • Our views on the 2022 BMW M4 Coupe

Exterior
6.6/10


"Set a mere rung below the M5, the M550i wears a body kit that makes it look nearly as aggressive as the M5" - Car And Driver

The 2021 BMW M550i has a minor facelift in its design which includes a new headlight design where the design is sleeker than before, the headlights got a new L-shaped DRL lighting element. Moreover, the infamous kidney grille is also getting a makeover by getting taller and broader, along with a new bumper design and new taillight design.

The exterior is completed with a set of 18-inch wheels, which can be upgraded to 20-inch wheels ($1,100) with performance tires. Exterior options include extended Shadowline trim ($500) adding black color to the exterior accents, choice of colors, and BMW M performance spoiler - Cabon fiber ($827)

Model

2021 BMW M550i

2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53

2021 Audi S6

Curb Weight (lbs)

4456

N/A

4486

Length (inches)

195.8

195.2

195.0

Width (inches)

73.5

72.9

74.3

Height (inches)

58.2

57.0

56.9

Ground Clearance (inches)

5.5

4.5

NA

Wheelbase (inches)

117.1

115.7

115.3

In terms of dimensions, the 2021 BMW M550i is the same as the 2020 model, and there is less than an inch in difference in dimension with the Mercedes-AMG E53 and the Audi S6. 


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Safety
9.0/10


The 2021 BWM M550i has not been crash-tested by the NHTSA or IIHS. However, the IIHS has crash-tested the regular 5-series sedan, which the M550i shares a structure with, and the 5-series has scored an overall "Good" safety rating. 

Nonetheless, the 2021 BMW M550i xDrive comes with a host of standard safety features and driver-aids at your disposal which includes Forward collision warning with collision mitigation, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and a few more. There is also the driving assistance plus package (optional - $1,700) which adds active driving assistant pro and traffic jam assistant.


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Competition
9.0/10


2021 BMW M550i Vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53

The Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 comes with lesser power and performance, less cargo space but offers some of the fanciest interiors in the automotive industry. However, with the performance and more space for the same price as the AMG, we will pick the BMW M550i xDrive. 

2021 BMW M550i Vs. 2021 Audi S6

Like the Merc, the Audi S6 offers lesser power, performance, and cargo space, with the same amount of interior space. However, the Audi offers the Quattro system making its driving experience unique. However, with the performance and more space for the same price as the Audi, we will go with the BMW.

 


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Final Verdict


For $76,800, one will hardly find any car that matches the performance capabilities and the luxury quotient of the BMW M550i. Although there are similar cars with similar performance capabilities, they tend to cost way more than the M550i. Considering all these, the BMW M550i seems to be a bargain.