BMW 5-Series 5.1 Station wagon Europe 550i AT, Configuration
| Volume | 4.8 l |
| Power | 367 hp |
| Consumption | 11.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 5 |
| Clearance | 142 mm |
| Trunk volume | 500 l |
| Front tires | 225/50 R17 |
| Rear tires | 225/57 R17 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | March 2007 — September 2010 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Station wagon |
| Transmission type | Automatic 6 |
| Engine capacity | 4,799 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 5.30 With |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 142 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 5 |
Motorist emergency kit
| Full size spare wheel |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,843 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,846 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,491 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm |
| Front track width | 1,558 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,582 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,635 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 2,160 kg |
| Specific gravity | 4.46 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 70 l |
| Trunk volume | 500 (1650) l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | V-shaped, 8-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 367 hp |
| Maximum power | 270 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 6,300 |
| Maximum torque | 490.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 50.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 3,400 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Compression ratio | 10.50 |
| Cylinder diameter | 93.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 88.300 mm |
Fuel consumption
| Fuel consumption in the urban cycle | 16.39 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption outside the city | 8.00 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption | 11.10 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Electric power steering |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent, multi-link |
Wheels
| Front discs | 17X7.5J |
| Rear discs | 17X7.5J |
Tires
| Front wheels | 225/50 R17 |
| Rear wheels | 225/57 R17 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disk |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Xenon headlights |
Side mirrors
| Side mirrors in body color | |
| Electric side mirrors | |
| Electrically heated mirrors |
Windows and driver visibility
| Rain sensor |
Body painting
| Metallic body paint |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | |
| Adjustable steering column | |
| Vertical steering wheel adjustment | |
| On-board computer | |
| Telescopic steering wheel adjustment | |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
Interior design
| Fabric upholstery | |
| Leather upholstery |
Seats
| Electrically heated front seats | |
| Front dividing armrest | |
| Rear armrest divider | |
| Electric driver's seat | |
| Seat position memory |
Interior electrical package
| Central lock | |
| Electric front windows | |
| Rear electric windows | |
| Remote key (remote key) |
Additional interior equipment
| Smoker package |
Active and passive safety systems
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag | |
| Side airbag | |
| Curtain airbags |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |
| Cruise control | |
| Brake force distribution (EBD) | |
| Stability Program (ESP) | |
| Traction control system (TCS) | |
| Rear parking sensors | |
| Tire pressure monitoring system |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Air conditioner | + |
| Climate control |
Additional equipment
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror |
Multimedia and navigation
| Navigation system | option |
| Full color LCD monitor | 6.5" |