2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo.

The 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo runs on premium gasoline and is in the Large Cars car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo gets up to 15 miles per gallon in the city, and 22 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo is 18 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo is $4,100 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $9,000 more on fuel.

The 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.

The combined average MPG for the 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo is 18 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $2,600 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo Consume?

The 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo will consume roughly 17 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo.

City MPG15
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $9,000
Gas Guzzler Tax$2,600
Fuel Cost$4,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum17
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement4.4
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassLarge Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Related BMW Models from 2011

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  • "2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/bmw/550i-gran-turismo/2011.

  • "2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/bmw/550i-gran-turismo/2011. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/bmw/550i-gran-turismo/2011.