BMW 5 Series 550i (268kW)
4 Door Saloon with 6 speed Automatic gearbox
E60

Comprehensive statistics for the fifth generation E60 BMW 5 Series 550i (268kW), a 4 door petrol saloon with a 6 speed automatic gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 268 kW of power and 488 N⋅m of torque, providing a top speed of 241 km/h.

The BMW 5 Series E60 started production in 2002 and was in production for approximately 8 years, stopping production in 2010.

The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 2008.

Specification

Trim Not Specified
Seats 5
Fuel Type Petrol
Transmission Type 6 Speed Automatic
Body Style Saloon
Layout Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted)
Engine 4.8L V8 32V DOHC
Engine Code N62B4801
Transmission Not Specified
Steering Not Specified
Suspension Front Not Specified
Suspension Rear Not Specified
Brakes Front 348 mm Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear 345 mm Ventilated Disc
Braking System Servo-assisted ABS
VED Not Specified
Effizienz Not Specified
Insurance Group Not Specified

Performance

Power (kW) 268 kW @ 6,300 RPM
Torque (N⋅m) 488 N⋅m @ 3,400 RPM
Redline (RPM)
0-80 km/h (0-50 mph)
0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph) 5.6 seconds
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph)
Quarter Mile Time (seconds)
Standing Kilometer Time (seconds)
Top Speed (km/h) 241 km/h
Weight US (kg) 1,800 kg
Weight Distribution 51.7:48.3
Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) 149 kW per ton
CO2 (g/km) Not Specified
Drag Coefficient (Cd) 0.29 Cd
Frontal Area (m2) Not Specified
Drag Area (CdA) Not Specified
Max Load (kg)
Towing Weight Unbraked (kg)
Towing Weight Braked (kg)

Dimensions

Length (mm) 4,854 mm
Width (mm) 1,847 mm
Height (mm) 1,468 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
Wheels Front: 8J x 17
Rear: 8J x 17
Tyres Front: 225/50 R17
Rear: 225/50 R17
Front Track (mm) 1,557 mm
Rear Track (mm) 1,580 mm
Wheelbase (mm) 2,888 mm
Turning Circle (m)
Boot Capacity (L)

Fuel Consumption

Combined MPG Not Specified
Urban MPG Not Specified
Extra-Urban MPG Not Specified
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 70 L

Additional Information

Engine Manufacturer: BMW
Engine Cylinder Configuration: V8 90° vee
Engine Position: Front
Engine Layout: Longitudinal
Engine Capacity (cc): 4,799
Aspiration: NA
Bore and Stroke (mm): 93 x 88.3
Valvetrain: DOHC
Valves: 32
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Fuel Management: EFI
Intercooler: No
Catalytic Converter: Yes
Sump Type: Wet Sump
Top Gear Ratio: 0.69
Final Drive Ratio: 3.38

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BMW N62B48O1 Engine Bay

BMW N62B48O1 Engine Bay | Engine view

Engine view

Page Last Updated: 11th November 2020