2013 BMW 550i: trims, real prices & how to pick yours
4 builds left the factory as a 2013 550i, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN. The 4 main configurations sell for $6,990–$18,373 today.
- 4 main configurations
- 2,144 vehicles built
- 39 for sale right now
- $6,990–$18,373 typical price range
Which 550i is yours?
Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.
Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.
Pick your 550i
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550i Sedan RWD WBAFR9C5-D4.4L 8-cyl, 400 hp. 987 built.
$6,990 great deal $11,999 typical $18,373 top of market -
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Most common — 48% of 2013 550is
xDrive · AWD WBAFU9C5-D4.4L 8-cyl, 400 hp, All-wheel drive. 1,022 built.
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xDrive GT · AWD WBASP0C5-D4.4L 8-cyl, 440 hp, All-wheel drive. 72 built.
What actually differs
| xDrive · AWD | 550i Sedan RWD | xDrive GT · AWD | GT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 400 hp | 400 hp | 440 hp | 440 hp |
| Typical price today | $12,390 | $11,999 | — | — |
| For sale right now | 15 | 21 | 3 | — |
| Vehicles built | 1,022 | 987 | 72 | 63 |
Same on every 2013 550i
- Engine 4.4L 8-cyl
- Drivetrain All-wheel drive
- Fuel Gasoline
- Body Sedan
- Doors 4-door
What people actually pay
35 price observations · updated Sep 6, 2026Safety, in plain English
★★★★★ 5 / 5
1 recall on file for this model year — check any specific VIN before you buy.
What WBAFR9C5-D means
- WBA
- the World Manufacturer Identifier BMW registered — assembled in Germany
- FR9C5
- together encode the 550i line — Sedan, 4.4L 8cyl — as BMW filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
- D
- in position 10 — model year 2013
- 9, 11–17
- differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
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