550i xDrive Test
04-02-2011, 04:31 AM
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My Ride: 2011 550i M-Sport xDrive
Model Year: 2017
I think it is first 550i xDrive road test.
0-60 mph - 4.5 s
Video review: http://www.autoweek.com/article/2011...IDEO/110329937
0-60 mph - 4.5 s
Video review: http://www.autoweek.com/article/2011...IDEO/110329937
04-02-2011, 05:40 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i TITANIUM GREY II on Black Dakota Lthr, Comfort Seats, Sports PKG, Premium PKG, Active/Dynamic Drive, NAV, Winter Package.
Okay, I'm a bit confused, how is it BMW advertise 0-60 - 5.2s, Motor Trend 6.0s and this video claims 4.5s! Which is the right number?
I think it is first 550i xDrive road test.
0-60 mph - 4.5 s
Video review: http://www.autoweek.com/article/2011...IDEO/110329937
0-60 mph - 4.5 s
Video review: http://www.autoweek.com/article/2011...IDEO/110329937
04-02-2011, 05:56 AM
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My Ride: 2011 550i M-Sport xDrive
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BMW's number is 4.8s (0-100km/h): http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicle...ata/index.html
04-02-2011, 10:21 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
It's nice to know that the x-drive is available with a true sport suspension, with ARS, etc...unlike the E60 xi's.
04-03-2011, 06:05 AM
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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
Just you wait! I have a strong suspicion that the F10 M5 might pack xDrive as well... 
And yes, I "plus one" on the awesomeness of Xi with a proper sports suspension! Just might be my next ride, if it makes sense financially when I'm done with the E60...
And yes, I "plus one" on the awesomeness of Xi with a proper sports suspension! Just might be my next ride, if it makes sense financially when I'm done with the E60...
04-03-2011, 06:36 AM
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My Ride: Carbon black m sport package 535xi. Natural brown interior with black diamond trim. Dinan stage 2.
I hope the new m5 is x drive. It is the only reason why i have not got an m5! I have my doubts, cause it goes against bmw m thinking. On the other hand, who would have ever thought they would have had m sav's!
04-03-2011, 06:38 AM
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My Ride: Carbon black m sport package 535xi. Natural brown interior with black diamond trim. Dinan stage 2.
speaking of your e60 xdrive, that is what i have as well. Do you happen to know what the widest rim that you can use up front is? Could you go 19x9.5 with offset of 35?
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04-03-2011, 06:45 AM
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My Ride: 2011 BMW 550i; Dark Graphite Metalliic/Oyster, 4.4 TT V8, 8-sp AT, Sports Package, Dynamic Handling, Premium Package 2, Cold Weather Package, HUD
0-60 numbers are always variable. Weather, car condition, road condition, driver skill all will play a role in what the numbers are. They are not set in stone.
(That being said, Motor Trend did not post a 6.0s mark for the 550i....that's way too slow....It's actually 5.0s. The fastest time I've seen yet posted for the RWD 550i was 4.8s by Car & Driver a while back, although I've seen unofficial times posted as low as 4.4s on some YouTube videos).
04-03-2011, 07:10 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i TITANIUM GREY II on Black Dakota Lthr, Comfort Seats, Sports PKG, Premium PKG, Active/Dynamic Drive, NAV, Winter Package.
Here it is 6.0s by Motor Trend, enjoy!
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ive/specs.html
2011 BMW 550i
Base price $59,700
Vehicle layout Front-engine, RWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan,
Engine 4.4L/400-hp/450-lb-ft twin-turbo V-8
Transmission 8-speed automatic
Curb weight 4200 lb (est)
Wheelbase 116.8 in
Length x width x height 192.9 x 73.2 x 57.6 in
0-60 mph 6.0 sec (MT est)
EPA city/hwy fuel econ Not yet rated
On sale in U.S. June 2010
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz1ITOr5ENu
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ive/specs.html
2011 BMW 550i
Base price $59,700
Vehicle layout Front-engine, RWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan,
Engine 4.4L/400-hp/450-lb-ft twin-turbo V-8
Transmission 8-speed automatic
Curb weight 4200 lb (est)
Wheelbase 116.8 in
Length x width x height 192.9 x 73.2 x 57.6 in
0-60 mph 6.0 sec (MT est)
EPA city/hwy fuel econ Not yet rated
On sale in U.S. June 2010
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz1ITOr5ENu
0-60 numbers are always variable. Weather, car condition, road condition, driver skill all will play a role in what the numbers are. They are not set in stone.
(That being said, Motor Trend did not post a 6.0s mark for the 550i....that's way too slow....It's actually 5.0s. The fastest time I've seen yet posted for the RWD 550i was 4.8s by Car & Driver a while back, although I've seen unofficial times posted as low as 4.4s on some YouTube videos).
(That being said, Motor Trend did not post a 6.0s mark for the 550i....that's way too slow....It's actually 5.0s. The fastest time I've seen yet posted for the RWD 550i was 4.8s by Car & Driver a while back, although I've seen unofficial times posted as low as 4.4s on some YouTube videos).