BMW 550i MPG and Fuel Economy

BMW have been manufacturing models of 550i for 11 years, with the latest vehicle in 2016 having a combined MPG of 20.

The estimated fuel cost for the 2016 BMW 550i is $3,700 per year.

Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $7,000 more on fuel driving a 2016 BMW 550i.

🛢 The BMW 550i will consume roughly 15 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

💨 For every mile driven, the BMW 550i will emit 453 grams of CO2, which is about 6,795,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 324 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the BMW 550i.

The table below is a complete list of the 11 BMW 550i fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.

Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.

VehicleCombined MPGFuel Cost
2016 BMW 550i20$3,700
2015 BMW 550i20$3,700
2014 BMW 550i20$3,700
2013 BMW 550i20$3,700
2012 BMW 550i18$4,100
2011 BMW 550i17$4,350
2010 BMW 550i18$4,100
2009 BMW 550i18$4,100
2008 BMW 550i18$4,100
2007 BMW 550i18$4,100
2006 BMW 550i16$4,600

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