The 2023 BMW 5-Seres M550i is known for its excellent performance and it gets a completely different powertrain compared to the standard BMW 5-Series. The heart of the BMW M550i is a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produces a maximum power output of 523 horsepower and a peak torque of 553 pound-feet of torque. The engine comes mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission which sends power to all four wheels. The performance is quite impressive and it responds quickly to driver inputs. The BMW M550i can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds which is quite impressive for its segment. The quarter-mile run takes 11.5 seconds which is pretty quick considering the segment standards. The top speed of the BMW M550i is limited to 130 miles per hour but you can get it unlocked to 155 miles per hour by paying extra.
Models
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2023 BMW 5-Series M550i
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2023 Audi S6
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2023 Mercedes-AMG E53
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2023 Genesis G80 3.5T Sport
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MSRP
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$82,495
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$74,795
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$82,450
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$66,875
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Engine
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4.4L twin-turbo V8
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2.9L twin-turbo V6
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3.0L twin-turbo I-6
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3.5L twin-turbo V6
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Drivetrain
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AWD
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AWD
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AWD
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AWD
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Transmission
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8-speed automatic
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8-speed automatic
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9-speed automatic
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8-speed automatic
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Power (horsepower)
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523 hp @ 5500 rpm
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444 hp @ 5900 rpm
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429 hp @ 6100 rpm
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375 hp @ 5800 rpm
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Torque
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553 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
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442 lb-ft @ 2700 rpm
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384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
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391 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm
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0 to 60 MPH
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3.6 Seconds
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4 Seconds
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3.9 Seconds
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4.7 Seconds
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Quarter Mile
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11.5 Seconds
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12.5 Seconds
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12.5 Seconds
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13.2 Seconds
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Top Speed
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130 MPH
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155 MPH
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130 MPH
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155 MPH
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The BMW M550i is the quickest car in the competition taking only 3.6 seconds to complete the 0 to 60 mph sprint. It is also the quickest car in the quarter-mile run taking 11.5 seconds. The Mercedes-AMG E53 takes the second spot taking 3.9 seconds to complete the 0 to 60 mph sprint. The top speed of the AMG E53 is also limited to 130 miles per hour. The Audi S6 comes next taking just slightly more time than the AMG E53 at 4 seconds to complete the 0 to 60 mph sprint. The Genesis G80 3.5T Sport is the least powerful car in the competition and that reflects in its performance figures too. It takes 4.7 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph which makes it the slowest car in the competition.
2023 BMW 5-Series M550i Ride and Handling
BMW is known for its excellent balance between ride and handling but the main focus of the Bimmers has always been on better driver involvement. But that trend has started to shift in recent years, and even performance-focused cars have started to focus more on comfort. The same can be seen for the BMW 5-Series M550i. The steering wheel of the car feels quite light and weighs up as you gain speed. But it never gets to the level that you expect from a Bimmer.
The steering wheel of the BMW 5-Series M550i offers decent feel and feedback but it lacks the engagement that you want from a performance-oriented model. But that is not the only downside and even when you look at the suspension setup, it is focused more on comfort than performance. It gets a comfortable suspension setup that soaks all the road imperfections pretty well to offer excellent ride quality. The car does not feel floaty at high speeds but you do not have confidence while making turns at high speeds either.
2023 BMW 5-Series M550i Braking Performance
The braking performance plays a crucial role for any performance car. Even the regular BMW 5-Series comes with an excellent braking system for its segment. But the BMW M550i makes things even better with a more capable braking system. The size of the brake rotors is not published by BMW as of now. But the BMW M550i comes with M Sport brakes that are known for even better braking performance and feedback. The braking system is capable of stopping the car from 60 mph to a standstill in just 108 feet. The brakes offer good bite from the pedal initially and it gives you good confidence even in the case of panic braking. You can comfortably rely on the brakes of the BMW M550i and it performs better than most rivals.
The 2023 BMW M550i is known for its excellent performance and leads the competition in terms of acceleration. The same story continues in the braking performance of the car and it leads the table with the best braking performance in the competition. The BMW M550i takes an impressive 108 feet of distance to stop the car from 60 mph. The lighter curb weight of the Bimmer also helps the car with its braking performance. The Mercedes-AMG E53 takes the second spot taking 115 feet of distance to stop the car from the same speed. The stopping distance is not available for the other two cars in the competition.