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
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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