BMW 550e xDrive
489 hp, 84 km electric range, 4,3 s 0-100 : among the 12 grand tourers plug-in hybrid 2023–2027, the 550e xDrive ranks 11th of 12 in Electric WLTP range, 9th of 12 in Combined range, 12th of 12 in Thermal cons. estimated, 5th of 12 in 0–100 km/h. Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.
- Power
- 489 hp
- 700 Nm
- 0 → 100 km/h
- 4.3 s
- VMax 250 km/h
- Total range
- 790 km
- of which 84 km elec
- Battery + Tank
- 20.6 kWh
- + 60 L tank
Full specifications
Manufacturer data. Consumption and range estimated from the WLTP cycle; performance simulated by the Caralogy physics engine.
Powertrain
- Architecture
- 6 cyl.
- Displacement
- 2,998 cm³
- Power
- 489 hp
- Couple
- 700 Nm
- Gearbox
- Convertisseur de couple 8 rapports Automatique
- Transmission
- Integrale (AWD)
Battery and charging
- Battery capacity
- 20.6 kWh
- Range WLTP
- 84 km
- Charge AC max
- 11 kW
- EV cons. WLTP
- 24.5 kWh/100 km
- Petrol cons. WLTP
- 1.0 L/100 km
- ICE consumption
- 8.5 L/100 km
- Tank
- 60 L
- EV range motorway
- 67 km
- Total range motorway
- 790 km
Performance
- 0 → 100 km/h
- 4,3 s
- VMax
- 250 km/h
Dimensions and environment
- Length
- 5,060 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,995 mm
- Width
- 1,900 mm
- Height
- 1,515 mm
- Boot
- 520 L
- Kerb weight
- 2,155 kg
- Cd
- 0.24
- CO₂ WLTP
- 23 g/km
Caralogy Methodology
Performance (0-100, top speed) simulated by the Caralogy physics engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves). Motorway consumption values estimated from the manufacturer WLTP cycle.
See full methodologyManufacturer data · WLTP-estimated consumption · Caralogy-simulated performance
Among the 12 grand tourers plug-in hybrid, the 550e xDrive combines two vehicles in one: an electric sedan for urban use (in the bottom third), a petrol tourer for long distances. Caralogy puts the 550e xDrive through its paces: motorway simulation, consumption simulation and performance simulation.
Tailored to this vehicle?
Home-to-office commute up to 60 km in pure electric. Overnight charging is sufficient.
Regular long motorway trips. Once the 84 km EV range is used up, the car runs on pure combustion at 8.5 L/100, versus 5,7 L/100 km (HEV segment median, N=13). Beyond ~179 km without intermediate charging, an equivalent segment HEV becomes more cost-efficient.
If the priority is Electric WLTP range, the Audi A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW (1st with 101 km) takes the lead. If the priority is Combined range, the Mercedes AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Limousine (1st with 1184 km) takes the lead.
In the city: 84 km pure electric (in the bottom third)
With a full battery, the 550e xDrive drives in pure electric mode for the first 84 km WLTP - placing it 11th of 12 in Electric WLTP range, behind the Audi A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW (101 km). In urban and peri-urban use, the 550e xDrive behaves like a pure electric sedan in its segment.
Go beyond this analysis
Recalculate everything for your own profile with the three physics simulators that power this page.
Running cost for your profile
Adjust mileage, driving mix and charging type to estimate your annual energy budget.
Launch simulatorLong-distance trip
Simulate any motorway trip: time, charging stops, total cost.
Simulate a tripTimes & acceleration
0-100, 0-200, speed curve, segment position.
See the performancePHEV vs HEV: when combustion takes back the lead
Below ≈ 179 km per trip, the 550e xDrive costs less to run than the segment’s median HEV. Above that, petrol takes the lead again.
Where the 550e xDrive stands against grand tourers plug-in hybrid
Direct rivals (same segment, same energy)
Cross-energy alternatives
Same needs, different powertrain.
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BMW 550e xDrive: what you need to know
Well-argued answers to the most asked questions about this model, based on Caralogy data and simulations.
Where does the 550e xDrive rank in its segment?
Among the 12 grand tourers plug-in hybrid 2023–2027, the 550e xDrive ranks 11th of 12 in Electric WLTP range (84 km, behind the Audi A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW), 9th of 12 in Combined range (790 km, behind the Mercedes AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Limousine), 12th of 12 in Thermal cons. estimated (8.5 L/100, behind the Mercedes E 300 de 4MATIC T-Modell All-Terrain), 5th of 12 in 0–100 km/h (4.3 s, behind the Mercedes AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Limousine).
What is the électrique range of the 550e xDrive?
84 km WLTP announced - making it the 11th of 12 in Electric WLTP range out of 12 models. The reference is the Audi A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW (101 km).
How much does the 550e xDrive cost to run?
Running costs depend on your profile (mileage, charging type, city/highway mix). Use the Caralogy consumption simulator for a personalised estimate.
Why not a Audi A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW instead?
The Audi A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW leads in Electric WLTP range (101 km vs 84 km). The choice depends on your priorities: check the 550e xDrive vs Audi A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S tronic 270 kW duel for a detailed comparison.
How does Caralogy calculate its figures?
Caralogy does not reproduce manufacturer figures: we recalculate every number through physics simulation, starting from SCx, mass and the power curve. This is why our figures at 130 km/h differ from WLTP. Full methodology on the dedicated page.