BMW M550I MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated BMW M550I model year from 1991 to 2023 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the M550I has been offered with 4.4L 8-cyl, 5.0L 10-cyl, 4.9L 8-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2023 (up to 20 MPG combined). Every rated gas version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

BMW M550I fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2023 20 MPG 4.4L 8-cyl
2022 20 MPG 4.4L 8-cyl
2021 20 MPG 4.4L 8-cyl
2020 20 MPG 4.4L 8-cyl
2019 20 MPG 4.4L 8-cyl
2018 19 MPG 4.4L 8-cyl
2016 16–17 MPG 4.4L 8-cyl
2015 16–17 MPG 4.4L 8-cyl
2014 16–17 MPG 4.4L 8-cyl
2013 16–17 MPG 4.4L 8-cyl
2010 13 MPG 5.0L 10-cyl
2009 13 MPG 5.0L 10-cyl
2008 13 MPG 5.0L 10-cyl
2007 13 MPG 5.0L 10-cyl
2006 13 MPG 5.0L 10-cyl
2003 15 MPG 4.9L 8-cyl
2002 15 MPG 4.9L 8-cyl
2001 15 MPG 4.9L 8-cyl
2000 15 MPG 4.9L 8-cyl
1993 14 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl
1992 14 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl
1991 13 MPG 3.5L 6-cyl

2023 BMW M550I: engines & MPG

The 2023 M550I was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M550i xDrive Sedan 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 25 20 MPG

2022 BMW M550I: engines & MPG

The 2022 M550I was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M550i xDrive Sedan 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 25 20 MPG

2021 BMW M550I: engines & MPG

The 2021 M550I was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M550i xDrive 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 25 20 MPG

2020 BMW M550I: engines & MPG

The 2020 M550I was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M550i xDrive 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 18 25 20 MPG

2019 BMW M550I: engines & MPG

The 2019 M550I was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M550i xDrive 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 18 25 20 MPG

2018 BMW M550I: engines & MPG

The 2018 M550I was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M550i xDrive 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 25 19 MPG

2016 BMW M550I: engines & MPG

The 2016 M550I was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M5 4.4L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 15 22 17 MPG
M5 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) Premium 14 20 16 MPG

2015 BMW M550I: engines & MPG

The 2015 M550I was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M5 4.4L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 15 22 17 MPG
M5 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) Premium 14 20 16 MPG

2014 BMW M550I: engines & MPG

The 2014 M550I was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M5 4.4L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 15 22 17 MPG
M5 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) Premium 14 20 16 MPG

2013 BMW M550I: engines & MPG

The 2013 M550I was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M5 4.4L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 15 22 17 MPG
M5 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) Premium 14 20 16 MPG

2010 BMW M550I: engines & MPG

The 2010 M550I was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.0L 10-cyl), with combined economy of 13 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M5 5.0L 10-cyl Automatic (S7) Premium 11 17 13 MPG
M5 5.0L 10-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 11 17 13 MPG

2009 BMW M550I: engines & MPG

The 2009 M550I was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.0L 10-cyl), with combined economy of 13 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M5 5.0L 10-cyl Automatic (S7) Premium 11 17 13 MPG
M5 5.0L 10-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 11 17 13 MPG

2008 BMW M550I: engines & MPG

The 2008 M550I was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.0L 10-cyl), with combined economy of 13 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M5 5.0L 10-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 11 17 13 MPG
M5 5.0L 10-cyl Automatic (S7) Premium 11 17 13 MPG

2007 BMW M550I: engines & MPG

The 2007 M550I was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.0L 10-cyl), with combined economy of 13 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M5 5.0L 10-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 11 17 13 MPG
M5 5.0L 10-cyl Automatic (S7) Premium 11 17 13 MPG

2006 BMW M550I: engines & MPG

The 2006 M550I was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.0L 10-cyl), with combined economy of 13 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M5 5.0L 10-cyl Automatic (S7) Premium 11 17 13 MPG

2003 BMW M550I: engines & MPG

The 2003 M550I was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M5 4.9L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 12 19 15 MPG

2002 BMW M550I: engines & MPG

The 2002 M550I was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M5 4.9L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 12 19 15 MPG

2001 BMW M550I: engines & MPG

The 2001 M550I was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M5 4.9L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 12 19 15 MPG

2000 BMW M550I: engines & MPG

The 2000 M550I was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M5 4.9L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 12 19 15 MPG

1993 BMW M550I: engines & MPG

The 1993 M550I was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 14 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M5 3.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 11 21 14 MPG

1992 BMW M550I: engines & MPG

The 1992 M550I was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 14 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M5 3.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 11 21 14 MPG

1991 BMW M550I: engines & MPG

The 1991 M550I was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 13 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M5 3.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 10 19 13 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a BMW M550I get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the M550I range from 13 to 20 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2023 model year.

What engines does the 2023 BMW M550I have?

The 2023 M550I was EPA-rated with 4.4L 8-cyl engines — see the 2023 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the BMW M550I require premium gas?

Yes — every EPA-rated gas M550I version specifies premium gasoline.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of July 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, BMW M550I EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/bmw/m550i.

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