Quick answer
The 2007 BMW 550i, the latest model year on record, is 190.9″ long, 72.8″ wide and 57.9″ tall on a 114.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,902 lb. At 15.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every BMW 550i generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | 190.9″ | 72.8″ | 57.9″ | 114.2″ | 3,902 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
550i on the used market
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | 8 | 6% | $4,312 | 116,666 mi |
| Other years | 119 | 94% | $10,822 | 110,463 mi |
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026
Will a 550i fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.9 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.9 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.1 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 1,039 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 72.8″ | 73.2″ | −0.4″ |
| Wheelbase | 114.2″ | 110.6″ | +3.6″ |
| Curb weight | 3,902 lb | 3,913 lb | −11 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
550i against its rivals
Next to the Chevrolet Monte Carlo, the 550i is the shortest and the heaviest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 550i (this car) | 2007 | 190.9″ | 72.8″ | 3,902 lb |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2007 | 196.9″ | 72.8″ | 3,433 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 550i bigger than the 2006?
No. The 2007 and 2006 550i are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the 550i or the Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
The 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is 6.0″ longer and 469 lb lighter than the 2007 550i.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 2 550i model years, 2006 to 2007. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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