2013 BMW 550i MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2013 BMW 550i.

The 2013 BMW 550i has 2 model options: Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.4 L and Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.4 L.

The 2013 BMW 550i Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.4 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2013 BMW 550i Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.4 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2013 BMW 550i Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2013 BMW 550i is 19 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.4 L201725
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.4 L171522

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2013 BMW 550i?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2013 BMW 550i is $4,025.

The average fuel costs have 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.

Comparing a 2013 BMW 550i to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $8,625 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.4 L$3,700spend $7,000 more
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.4 L$4,350spend $10,250 more

The 2013 BMW 550i 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 tables below show how much you can expect to pay in Gas Guzzler taxes.

Model OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.4 L$3,000

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2013 BMW 550i Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2013 BMW 550i will consume in one year is 17 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.4 L15
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.4 L18

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2013 BMW 550i Emit?

The 2013 BMW 550i will emit an average of about 7,230,000 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 246 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2013 BMW 550i.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2013 BMW 550i model options.

Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2013 BMW 550i Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 4.4 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO26,810,000
Trees Needed to Offset324
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement4.4
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2013 BMW 550i Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.4 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $10,250
Gas Guzzler Tax$3,000
Fuel Cost$4,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO27,650,000
Trees Needed to Offset364
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement4.4
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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