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BMW 5 Series Saloon M550i xDrive 4dr Auto

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	4395
Trim	M550
Price	£77,750
Engine Power - BHP	530
Acceleration	3.8
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	26.6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	243
Length	4972 mm
Width	1868 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	530 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1915 kg

Driver Convenience

32GB hard disc drive (HDD) memory
Active Guard
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW Live Cockpit Professional sat nav system with 12.3" instrument display and high resolution control display
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator
Driving experience switch
eCall emergency call system
iDrive controller with shortcut buttons
Intelligent emergency call
Multifunctional instrument panel
Oil sensor for level and grade
On board computer inc. average speed, fuel consumption, liquid crystal Info display, journey computer, outside temperature display, personal profile
On-board diagnosis - OBD
Powered by Operating System 7.0
Service interval indicator
Stop/start button

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Drive performance control with ECO PRO comfort + sport mode
Engine cover with twin turbo designation
M Sport differential
Petrol Particulate Filter
Steptronic transmission with gearshift paddles on steering wheel

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Favourite buttons

Exterior Features

Acoustic glazing
All round anti-corrosion system
Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
Automatically dimming rear view mirror
BMW Individual high gloss shadow line with extended contents includes kidney frame and struts in high gloss black and black chrome exhaust tailpipes
BMW individual lights shadow line
Body colour door handles
Body coloured bumpers
Door handle illumination
Dynamic brake lights with LED technology
Electric front and rear windows with fingertip open/close + anti-trap facility and comfort closing function
Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors includes integrated direction indicators and automatic parking function
Folding exterior side mirror with auto- dimming
Follow me home headlight function
Heated windscreen washer jets
High beam assistant
Kidney grille and air breather in cerium grey
LED daytime running lights
LED third brake light
M designation on front side panels, left and right in chrome
M Sport exterior styling with rear spoiler bonded to luggage compartment lid
Rear boot
Rear side wing doors
Sun protection glazing
Trapezoidal visible exhaust tailpipes
xDrive designation on tailgate

Interior Features

12V power socket in front and rear
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 zone control automatic air conditioning
Armrest - front and rear integrated door trim, centre console includes storage compartment, rear centre includes 2 cupholders
Child seat ISOFIX attachment with rear outer seats includes top tether
Cup holders (2 front and 2 rear)
Front and rear footwell lights
Front reading lights
Height and length adjustable steering column and activation via lateral lever on the steering column
Lockable glove compartment with light
M door sill finishers
M specific pedals
M specific velour floor mats
Multifunction controls for leather steering wheel
Rear headrests
Single front passenger seat
Three spoke sport M leather steering wheel

Packs

Ambient lighting pack - 5 Series
Connected package professional - 5 Series
M Aerodynamic pack - 5 Series

Passive Safety

Airbags - driver/front passenger, rear and side, first and second row seats head airbags, front passenger seat airbag deactivation
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Brake assist function
Brake energy regeneration
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Crash sensor activating central locking release, hazard warning lights, fuel cut off and interior lighting
Deformation zones - front and rear with door reinforcements and bumpers up to 2.5 mph
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electromechanical parking brake with automatic drive away release and auto hold function
Electronic brake force distribution
Engine drag torque control
Front and rear brake discs with interior ventilation
Front head restraints with anti-whiplash
Hill start assist
M Sport brake in high gloss red painted brake callipers with M designation
M Sport seatbelts
Mechanical child proof lock on rear doors
Passive protection for pedestrians
Rear door child safety locks
Side impact protection
Three point seat belts for all four seats
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure indicator
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Alarm system (Thatcham 1) with remote control and electronic engine immobiliser
Locking wheel bolts

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.135
HC	0.009
NOx	0.013
Particles	0.0003
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	243
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	247
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	243
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	210
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	214
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	210
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	204
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	411
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	417
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	411
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	249
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	255
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	249

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	4395
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	8
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	89
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	88.3
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	32
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	26.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	26.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	26.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	30.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	30.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	30.7
WLTP - MPG - High	31.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	31
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	31.7
WLTP - MPG - Low	15.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	15.5
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	15.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	25.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	25.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	25.9

General

Generation Mark	7
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	46E
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	3.8
Engine Power - BHP	530
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	750
Engine Torque - RPM	1800
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	245/35 R20
Tyre Size Rear	275/30 R20
Tyre Size Spare	RUN FLAT TYRES
Wheel Style	DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 668 M
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1467 mm
Length	4972 mm
Wheelbase	2975 mm
Width	1868 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2126 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	68
Gross Vehicle Weight	2560 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	530 l
Max. Loading Weight	645 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1915 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.4 m

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