550i xDrive Test
04-03-2011, 11:28 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
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
That number was an estimate before actual testing. (Did you even read your own post?)
Here's the Actual testing info:
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...50i/specs.html
Their official 0-60 came out to 4.8s
So their estimate was way off.
04-03-2011, 01:36 PM
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11-25-2011, 06:21 PM
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Can't wait to see what the 0 to 60 will be with the Dinan Stage 2 I also ordered. I am guessing low fours. Not quite F10 M5 terrority but in E60 M5 territory.
Now if only BMW would chop 400-500 pounds from the car. In test drive it did not feel as nimble as my E60 550. It sure did feel faster and more luxurious but the light on its feet feeling of my E60 is not there.
11-27-2011, 07:26 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.
Which is exactly why I ordered the 2012 550i with xDrive. The acceleration with the 4 wheel drive is better than RWD and it has the must have M Sport package, sport suspension and ARS. If it didn't have those features available I would have ordered the F10 550i with RWD. But with the horrendous winter we had last year, I want more traction in snow.
Can't wait to see what the 0 to 60 will be with the Dinan Stage 2 I also ordered. I am guessing low fours. Not quite F10 M5 terrority but in E60 M5 territory.
Now if only BMW would chop 400-500 pounds from the car. In test drive it did not feel as nimble as my E60 550. It sure did feel faster and more luxurious but the light on its feet feeling of my E60 is not there.
Can't wait to see what the 0 to 60 will be with the Dinan Stage 2 I also ordered. I am guessing low fours. Not quite F10 M5 terrority but in E60 M5 territory.
Now if only BMW would chop 400-500 pounds from the car. In test drive it did not feel as nimble as my E60 550. It sure did feel faster and more luxurious but the light on its feet feeling of my E60 is not there.
11-27-2011, 07:35 AM
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Yes it feeling nothing like my E60 550i M Sport. It is faster and feels very stable in corners but is much heavier and bigger feeling. The feeling of nimbleness just ain't there. It feels much more like a MB than a BMW. I thought long and hard about going back to Infiniti and getting the M56 Sport but 20s in NYC and the M56 Sport's buckboard rough suspension is not where I want to go. My current 550 has the perfect blend of comfort and sport.
11-27-2011, 07:48 AM
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Another contributor to the difference in acceleration between the 550 and the 550 xDrive may be the (slightly different) final drive ratio:
RWD / AWD
RWD / AWD
11-27-2011, 08:08 AM
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No question that in gets by BMW and the car mags, the F10 550i xDrive out accelerates the F10 550i. With Dinan Stage 2, the F10 550i xDrive should be in E60 M5 acceleration territory (at least at the non-insanely high speeds given that the E60 M5 has few equals in acceleration performance at super speeds).
