BMW M550i 0–60 Times
The BMW M550i 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested BMW M550i is the 2021 BMW M550i xDrive Sedan (M Performance)(OTA Update), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.80 seconds at 119.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested BMW M550i is the 2021 BMW M550i xDrive Sedan (M Performance), which took 4.10 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 12.30 seconds at 120.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the BMW M550i tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.82 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.16 seconds at 117.74 mph.
Fastest 0–60
3.50sec
2021 xDrive Sedan (M Performance)(OTA Update) · stock
Average 0–60
3.82sec
Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
12.16sec
@ 117.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
4.10sec
2021 xDrive Sedan
Across 5 verified runs, the BMW M550i ranges from 3.50 to 4.10 seconds 0–60, with a 3.82-second average.
01 /
BMW M550i Performance Overview
BMW’s M550i occupied the upper end of the G30 5 Series range from 2018 to 2021, combining the N63B44T3 twin-turbo V8 with standard xDrive and a gasoline-only performance brief. Across 5 verified tests spanning those two model years, the car posted a 0-60 spread from 3.5 to 4.1 seconds and averaged 12.16 seconds at 117.7 mph in the quarter-mile, showing how closely grouped its real-world results remained through its short production run.
The earliest tested example, the 2018 xDrive Sedan, established the baseline at 3.8 seconds to 60 mph as the first recorded benchmark. Within the G30 run, output evolved from 456 to 523 hp, and later M Performance calibrations moved the car deeper into the mid-3-second range. A 2021 xDrive Sedan (M Performance) recorded 4.1 seconds in one test, while another 2021 xDrive Sedan (M Performance) ran 3.6 seconds to 60 mph, underlining test and tune variation around the updated package.
By the end of production, the quickest version was the 2021 xDrive Sedan (M Performance)(OTA Update), reaching 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and covering the quarter-mile in 11.8 seconds at 119 mph. That result defines where the M550i stands today in the available data: a short-run, V8-powered G30 performance sedan with consistently quick acceleration.
02 /
BMW M550i 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G30 | 2017–2023 | 3.82s | 3.50s — 2021 xDrive Sedan (M Performance)(OTA Update) | 5 | The G30 generation (2017–2023) averaged 3.82 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2021 xDrive Sedan (M Performance)(OTA Update) at 3.50 seconds. Output ranged from 456 to 523 hp across 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations. |
G30
2017–2023
Avg 0–60
3.82s
Fastest
3.50s
Tests
5
2021 xDrive Sedan (M Performance)(OTA Update)
The G30 generation (2017–2023) averaged 3.82 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2021 xDrive Sedan (M Performance)(OTA Update) at 3.50 seconds. Output ranged from 456 to 523 hp across 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations.
03 /
BMW M550i 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
5 tests · 2 years
▾
2021 BMW M550i
3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
3.83
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.07
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#01
2021 BMW M550i xDrive Sedan (M Performance)(OTA Update)
3.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
11.80s
¼ mi @ 119.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 119.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 523 hp
- Torque
- 553 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,373 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 8.4 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 25 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 5
#04
2021 BMW M550i xDrive Sedan (M Performance)
3.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.10s
¼ mi @ 120.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 120.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 523 hp
- Torque
- 553 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,373 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 8.4 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 25 H / 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 5
#05
2021 BMW M550i xDrive Sedan (M Performance)
4.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.30s
¼ mi @ 120.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 120.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 523 hp
- Torque
- 553 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,373 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 8.4 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 25 H / 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 5
How we verify BMW M550i 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 M550i trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
04 /
BMW M550i 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
05 /
BMW M550i performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2021 BMW M550i runs 0-60 in 3.5 to 4.1 seconds across verified stock tests. The quickest run comes from the 2021 xDrive Sedan (M Performance)(OTA Update) at 3.5 seconds. Other 2021 xDrive Sedan (M Performance) tests recorded 3.9 and 4.1 seconds.
The fastest BMW M550i on record is the 2021 xDrive Sedan (M Performance)(OTA Update), which reaches 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. It also posts the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 11.8 seconds with a 119 mph trap speed.
The fastest stock BMW M550i is also the quickest M550i overall: the 2021 xDrive Sedan (M Performance)(OTA Update). It records 0-60 in 3.5 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 11.8 seconds at 119 mph. All five M550i tests on record are production-stock cars.
The BMW M550i xDrive Sedan (M Performance) has recorded 0-60 times of 3.9 and 4.1 seconds, for a 4.0-second average across two tests. In the quarter-mile, those same runs posted 12.1 and 12.3 seconds, both at 120 mph.
The BMW M550i xDrive Sedan (M Performance)(OTA Update) is the quickest version tested. It reaches 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and runs the quarter-mile in 11.8 seconds at 119 mph. Output is listed at 523 hp and 553 lb-ft from the twin-turbo N63B44T3 V8.
The quicker trim to 60 mph is the standard M550i xDrive Sedan, with a best recorded 0-60 time of 3.8 seconds. The xDrive Sedan (M Performance) has a best of 3.9 seconds and a 4.0-second average across two tests. An OTA-updated M Performance example is quicker still at 3.5 seconds.
The G30-generation BMW M550i, covering 2017 to 2023, averages 3.82 seconds from 0-60 across five tests. The quickest G30 M550i is the 2021 xDrive Sedan (M Performance)(OTA Update) at 3.5 seconds. Power ranges from 456 to 523 hp, with twin-turbo gasoline engines throughout.
The fastest G30 BMW M550i is the 2021 xDrive Sedan (M Performance)(OTA Update). It records a 3.5-second 0-60 time, making it the quickest G30 M550i on record. Within the generation, overall 0-60 performance averages 3.82 seconds across five verified runs.
The quickest 2021 BMW M550i tests use BMW’s N63B44T3 engine. It is a twin-turbocharged gasoline V8 rated at 523 hp and 553 lb-ft. In the fastest recorded configuration, that setup helped the AWD xDrive Sedan (M Performance)(OTA Update) hit 60 mph in 3.5 seconds.
Across five tests, the BMW M550i averages a 12.16-second quarter-mile at 117.7 mph. The quickest quarter-mile on record is 11.8 seconds at 119 mph from the 2021 xDrive Sedan (M Performance)(OTA Update). Other 2021 runs came in at 12.1 and 12.3 seconds, both trapping 120 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
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 M550i can do, not a single marketing claim.
06 /
Other BMW 0–60 times
07 /
Are we missing a performance test for BMW M550i?
Log in to suggest a missing test.