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2017 BMW 650i

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 650i.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2017 BMW 650i utilizes an Automatic (S8) transmission to achieve EPA fuel economy ratings of 17/24/19 mpg, establishing its operational profile. Contextualizing its dependability, model complaint history covered from 2012 to 2015 demonstrates a reduction in reported issues, dropping from a peak of 22 complaints in 2012 to a low of 3 in 2015. This preceding data places the 2017 model year after a documented trend toward fewer complaints, suggesting a strengthening reliability foundation for the model.

Model year2018 2017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/24/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 95R · 950 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11427583220. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 95R · 950 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size245/40R19; M-SPORT PKG: FRONT: 245/40R19; REAR: 275/35R19OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8.5; STANDARD M SPORT PKG; FRONT: 8.5; REAR: 9.0; OPTIONAL and M SPORT PKG: FRONT: 8.5; REAR: 9.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	11427583220
Engine air filter	13717577458 alt 13717577457
Spark plug	12120040581
Battery	61212432179 alt 61215A40E33
Front wiper blades	61612458020
Thermostat	11538632664 alt 11537586885
Cabin air filter	64116809933 alt 64119272642

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	192.5 in
Overall width	74.4 in
Overall height	53.9 in
Wheelbase	112.6 in
Curb weight	4409 lb
Track (front / rear)	63 / 65.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 24 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 650i of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.1–5.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.10 sec — 2016 Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2016	Coupe 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8	4.10 sec	12.60 sec	445 hp	RWD
2013	xDrive Gran Coupe 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8	4.20 sec	12.70 sec	445 hp	AWD
2013	Gran Coupe 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8	4.60 sec	13.00 sec	445 hp	RWD
2013	xDrive Gran Coupe 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8	4.60 sec	12.90 sec	445 hp	AWD
2012	xDrive Convertible 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8	4.40 sec	12.90 sec	400 hp	AWD
2012	Coupe 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8	4.50 sec	12.90 sec	400 hp	RWD
2012	Convertible 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8	4.60 sec	13.00 sec	400 hp	RWD
2012	Convertible 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8	4.70 sec	13.10 sec	400 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Clutch Fluid	DOT 4

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	3.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	29.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Spark Plug Gap	Not adjustable in

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.85-1.90 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	95R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	950 cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	48.0 inch lbs.	48 in
2	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
3	70

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	73.0 ft. lbs.	73 ft. lbs
2	+ 60 degrees	60 degrees
3	+ 60 degrees	60 degrees
4	+ 60

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

This vehicle uses condition-based service — it signals maintenance needs through its onboard service indicator rather than fixed mileage intervals. Items on the factory schedule:

Replace	Engine Oil Filter · Spark Plugs · Engine Oil · Cabin Air Filter · Engine Air Filter Element
Inspect	Windshield Washer System · Parking Brake System · Underbody · Brake Line · Disc Brake Caliper · Convertible Top · Brake Rotor · Air Bag System
Road test	Universal Vehicle Operation
Inspect Fluid Level	Engine Coolant System
Reset	Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Drain, Refill & Bleed	Brake Hydraulic System

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’12 ’13 ’14 ’15

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V914000Air BagsReported 20/12/2016

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8… Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN

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Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 95R battery Engine oil filter 11427583220 Engine air filter 13717577458 Spark plug 12120040581 Battery 61212432179

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2017 650i have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 650i get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.