Petrol · 2005–2013
BMW 550I
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the BMW 550I. By the official figures, the 2013 uses 11.0 L/100km, about $2,939 a year in Australia.
- Fuel use
- 11.0 L/100km
- 2013 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,939
- at today's prices in Australia
- Seats
- 5
What a 550I costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $26.48 per 100 km | $2,939 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $32.25 per 100 km | $3,548 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £30.79 per 100 miles | £2,155 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $20.30 per 100 miles | $2,741 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Petrol | 11.0 L/100km | 26 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 11.3 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 11.9 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 13.3 L/100km | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 13.6 L/100km | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 13.5 L/100km | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 13.2 L/100km | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
BMW 550I questions
What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 550I?
The 2013 BMW 550I uses 11.0 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a BMW 550I cost to run a year in Australia?
About $2,939 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.41/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.
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