2026 BMW 550e Review: Better Than the M5 (Seriously)
We drove the 550e and it outshines the M5. Incredible efficiency, genuine performance, and practicality make this PHEV the best 5 Series bargain.
We drove the 550e and it outshines the M5. Incredible efficiency, genuine performance, and practicality make this PHEV the best 5 Series bargain.
The 2025 BMW 550e Touring combines hybrid power with advanced technology, featuring a total output of 489 horsepower and an electric range of up to 56 miles. With the addition of the Level 2 Highway Assistant for hands-free driving up to 85 mph and new Active Lane Change functionality, this plug-in hybrid wagon is both practical and tech-forward. Though unavailable in the U.S., it’s set to make waves in global markets.
BMW intends to launch a more powerful plug-in hybrid version of the new 5 Series wagon that will combine an inline-six with an electric motor.
The 2025 BMW 550e xDrive is a plug-in hybrid 5 Series that combines an inline-six engine with an electric motor for 483 hp and 516 lb-ft.
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