Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 7 recorded runs

BMW 550i 0–60 Times

The BMW 550i 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 7 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested BMW 550i is the 2011 BMW 550i Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.10 seconds at 109.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested BMW 550i is the 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo, which took 5.4 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.70 seconds at 107.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the BMW 550i tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.04 seconds The average quarter mile time is 13.40 seconds at 106.57 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.8sec 2011 Sedan

Average 0–60 5.04sec Across 7 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 13.40sec @ 106.6 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 5.4sec 2010 Gran Turismo

Across 7 verified runs, the BMW 550i ranges from 4.8 to 5.4 seconds 0–60, with a 5.04-second average.

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Tests by model year

7 tests · 4 years

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Model Year 4

2011

BMW 550i · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 4.90 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 13.17 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#01

2011 BMW 550i Sedan

4.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.10s ¼ mi @ 109.0 mph

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0–60 mph 4.80 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.10 sec

Trap Speed 109.0 mph

Engine 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 8A

MPG EPA 17 C / 25 H / 18 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #1 of 7

#02

2011 BMW 550i Sedan

4.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.30s ¼ mi @ 106.9 mph

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0–60 mph 4.80 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.30 sec

Trap Speed 106.9 mph

Engine 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 15 C / 22 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #2 of 7

#04

2011 BMW 550i Sedan

5.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.10s ¼ mi @ 109.0 mph

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0–60 mph 5.10 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.10 sec

Trap Speed 109.0 mph

Engine 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 15 C / 22 H / 17 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #4 of 7

2010

BMW 550i · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 5.30 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 13.65 sec

Recorded Tests 2

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2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo

5.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.60s ¼ mi @ 105.0 mph

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0–60 mph 5.20 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.60 sec

Trap Speed 105.0 mph

Engine 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 8A

MPG EPA 15 C / 22 H / 16 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #5 of 7

#07

2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo

5.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.70s ¼ mi @ 107.0 mph

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0–60 mph 5.40 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.70 sec

Trap Speed 107.0 mph

Engine 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 8A

MPG EPA 15 C / 22 H / 18.1 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #7 of 7

2008

BMW 550i · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 4.80 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 13.30 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#03

2008 BMW 550i Sedan

4.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.30s ¼ mi @ 105.1 mph

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0–60 mph 4.80 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.30 sec

Trap Speed 105.1 mph

Engine 4.8L V8

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 15 C / 22 H / 16.1 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #3 of 7

2007

BMW 550i · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 5.20 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 13.70 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#06

2007 BMW 550i Sedan

5.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.70s ¼ mi @ 104.0 mph

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0–60 mph 5.20 sec

¼ Mile ET 13.70 sec

Trap Speed 104.0 mph

Engine 4.8L V8

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 15 C / 23 H / 17 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #6 of 7

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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Frequently asked

6 questions

The quickest BMW 550i on record is the 2011 BMW 550i Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.8 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.10 seconds at 109.0 mph.

The slowest recorded BMW 550i is the 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo, which takes 5.4 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 13.70 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 7 verified runs, a BMW 550i reaches 60 mph in 5.04 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 13.40 seconds at roughly 106.6 mph.

We have verified test data for 4 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a BMW 550i can do, not a single marketing claim.

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