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 4.80 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 5.40 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
4.80sec
2011 Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
5.04sec
Across 7 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
13.40sec
@ 106.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
5.40sec
2010 Gran Turismo
Across 7 verified runs, the BMW 550i ranges from 4.80 to 5.40 seconds 0–60, with a 5.04-second average.
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BMW 550i Performance Overview
BMW’s 550i performance profile, spanning 2007 to 2011, is captured here across 7 verified tests. It begins in the E60-era sedan with the naturally aspirated N62B48 V8 and later the twin-turbo N63B44O0, moving output from 360 hp to 400 hp while staying exclusively gasoline-powered. Early results showed a 2007 Sedan at 5.2 seconds to 60 mph, before the 2008 Sedan reset the line at 4.8 seconds and established the model’s quickest recorded launch in this dataset. Within the E60 group, average 0-60 performance settled at 5.15 seconds.
The final production year in this sample overlaps the shift into the F10 generation, where the 550i standardized around the 400-hp twin-turbo N63 V8. That transition kept straight-line performance essentially intact: the 2011 Sedan matched the best-ever 4.8-second 0-60 run and delivered the quickest quarter-mile result, 13.1 seconds at 109 mph. Not every body style was as quick, with the 2010 Gran Turismo posting the slowest 0-60 time at 5.4 seconds. Taken together, tests from 2007 through 2011 average 5.04 seconds to 60 mph and 13.4 seconds in the quarter-mile, placing the 2011 F10 sedan at the top of the recorded range today.
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BMW 550i 0–60 Times by Generation: E60 to F10
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F10 | 2011–2016 | 4.90s | 4.80s — 2011 Sedan | 3 | The F10 generation (2011–2016) averaged 4.90 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2011 Sedan at 4.80 seconds. Output was 400 hp across 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations. |
| E60 | 2004–2010 | 5.15s | 4.80s — 2008 Sedan | 4 | The E60 generation (2004–2010) averaged 5.15 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2008 Sedan at 4.80 seconds. Output ranged from 360 to 400 hp across 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8, 4.8L V8 configurations. |
F10
2011–2016
Avg 0–60
4.90s
Fastest
4.80s
Tests
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2011 Sedan
The F10 generation (2011–2016) averaged 4.90 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2011 Sedan at 4.80 seconds. Output was 400 hp across 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations.
E60
2004–2010
Avg 0–60
5.15s
Fastest
4.80s
Tests
4
2008 Sedan
The E60 generation (2004–2010) averaged 5.15 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2008 Sedan at 4.80 seconds. Output ranged from 360 to 400 hp across 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8, 4.8L V8 configurations.
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BMW 550i 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
7 tests · 4 years
▾
2011 BMW 550i
3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.17
sec
Recorded Tests
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#01
2011 BMW 550i Sedan
4.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.10s
¼ mi @ 109.0 mph
▾
- 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
- Horsepower
- 400 hp
- Torque
- 450 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,100 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.3 lbs/hp
- 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
4.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.30s
¼ mi @ 106.9 mph
▾
- 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
- Horsepower
- 400 hp
- Torque
- 450 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,100 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.3 lbs/hp
- 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
5.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.10s
¼ mi @ 109.0 mph
▾
- 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
- Horsepower
- 400 hp
- Torque
- 450 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,100 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.3 lbs/hp
- 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
How we verify BMW 550i performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same BMW 550i trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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BMW 550i 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
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BMW 550i performance FAQs
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The 2011 BMW 550i Sedan runs 0-60 in 4.8 to 5.1 seconds across recorded stock tests. The quickest 2011 runs hit 4.8 seconds, and the car also posted a best quarter-mile of 13.1 seconds at 109 mph. All 2011 tests here are for the 400-hp, 450-lb-ft rear-wheel-drive Sedan.
The fastest BMW 550i on record reaches 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. That mark is shared by the 2011 Sedan and also appears in the E60 generation with the 2008 Sedan. The quickest quarter-mile recorded for any 550i is the 2011 Sedan at 13.1 seconds with a 109-mph trap speed.
The fastest stock BMW 550i on record does 0-60 in 4.8 seconds. That time was achieved by the 2011 Sedan, and there are no modified examples in the results, so the stock and overall records are the same. Its best quarter-mile result is 13.1 seconds at 109 mph.
Across 7 verified BMW 550i tests, the average 0-60 time is 5.04 seconds. The average quarter-mile is 13.4 seconds at 106.6 mph. With no modified builds included, those figures reflect the full group of recorded cars, covering both Sedan and Gran Turismo versions.
The F10 BMW 550i, covering 2011 to 2016, averages 4.9 seconds from 0-60 across 3 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 4.8 seconds, set by the 2011 Sedan. Every F10 550i test here is a twin-turbocharged gasoline sedan rated at 400 horsepower.
The fastest F10 BMW 550i on record is the 2011 Sedan at 4.8 seconds to 60 mph. That same car also owns the quickest quarter-mile for the model line, running 13.1 seconds at 109 mph. Across the F10 generation, recorded 0-60 times average 4.9 seconds.
The E60 BMW 550i, spanning 2004 to 2010, averages 5.15 seconds from 0-60 across 4 tests. The quickest E60 run is 4.8 seconds from the 2008 Sedan. E60 cars in the record range from 360 to 400 horsepower and include both naturally aspirated and twin-turbocharged setups.
The Sedan is quicker than the Gran Turismo in recorded BMW 550i tests. Sedan models average 4.94 seconds to 60 mph, with a best of 4.8 seconds across 5 tests. Gran Turismo models average 5.3 seconds, with a best of 5.2 seconds across 2 tests. The slowest overall result is the 2010 Gran Turismo at 5.4 seconds.
The BMW 550i Gran Turismo reaches 60 mph in 5.2 to 5.4 seconds across recorded runs. Its average 0-60 time is 5.3 seconds over 2 tests. Compared with the Sedan’s 4.94-second average, the Gran Turismo is the slower body style in the 550i range.
The BMW 550i averages 13.4 seconds in the quarter-mile at 106.6 mph across 7 tests. The quickest quarter-mile on record is the 2011 Sedan at 13.1 seconds and 109 mph. Other 2011 Sedan runs also reached 13.1 seconds at 109 mph, showing consistent straight-line performance.
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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