BMW 550i: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the BMW 550i across 11 model years, from the 2006 BMW 550i through the 2016 BMW 550i. The most recent 2016 BMW 550i returns 20 combined MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full BMW 550i page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the BMW 550i. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2016 BMW 550i | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,450 |
| 2015 | 2015 BMW 550i | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,450 |
| 2014 | 2014 BMW 550i | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,450 |
| 2013 | 2013 BMW 550i | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,450 |
| 2012 | 2012 BMW 550i | 18 MPG | 15 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,850 |
| 2011 | 2011 BMW 550i | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,450 |
| 2010 | 2010 BMW 550i | 18 MPG | 15 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,850 |
| 2009 | 2009 BMW 550i | 18 MPG | 15 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,850 |
| 2008 | 2008 BMW 550i | 18 MPG | 15 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,850 |
| 2007 | 2007 BMW 550i | 18 MPG | 15 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,850 |
| 2006 | 2006 BMW 550i | 18 MPG | 15 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,850 |
How the BMW 550i compares against the Midsize Cars class
Buyers usually compare the BMW 550i against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Midsize Cars class for the 2016 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.