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2018 BMW 650i

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 650i.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2018 BMW 650i is EPA-rated at 17/25/20 mpg city/highway/combined.

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/25/20 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 size245/40R19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5; Front Optional: 8.5; Rear Optional: 9.0; Front Optional: 8.5; Rear Optional: 9.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter11427583220
Engine air filter13717577458 alt 13717577457
Spark plug12120040581
Battery61215A40E33
Front wiper blades61612458020
Thermostat11538632664 alt 11537586885
Cabin air filter64119272642 alt 64116809933

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.5 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height53.9 in
Wheelbase112.6 in
Curb weight4650 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 65.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 25 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium 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
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016Coupe 4.4L Twin-Turbo V84.10 sec12.60 sec445 hpRWD
2013xDrive Gran Coupe 4.4L Twin-Turbo V84.20 sec12.70 sec445 hpAWD
2013Gran Coupe 4.4L Twin-Turbo V84.60 sec13.00 sec445 hpRWD
2013xDrive Gran Coupe 4.4L Twin-Turbo V84.60 sec12.90 sec445 hpAWD
2012xDrive Convertible 4.4L Twin-Turbo V84.40 sec12.90 sec400 hpAWD
2012Coupe 4.4L Twin-Turbo V84.50 sec12.90 sec400 hpRWD
2012Convertible 4.4L Twin-Turbo V84.60 sec13.00 sec400 hpRWD
2012Convertible 4.4L Twin-Turbo V84.70 sec13.10 sec400 hpRWD

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 FluidDOT 4
Clutch FluidDOT 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 Bolts7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.85-1.90 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number95R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance950 cca

Service checks

RPM725.0

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
148.0 inch lbs.48 in
215.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
370
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
173.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60 degrees, Step 3: 60 degrees, Step 4: 6073 ft. lbs
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.

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 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:

ReplaceEngine Oil Filter · Spark Plugs · Engine Oil · Cabin Air Filter · Engine Air Filter Element
InspectWindshield Washer System · Underbody · Brake Line · Disc Brake Caliper · Convertible Top · Brake Rotor · Air Bag System · Exterior Lighting
Road testUniversal Vehicle Operation
Inspect Fluid LevelEngine Coolant System
ResetTire Pressure Monitoring System
Drain, Refill & BleedBrake Hydraulic System

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

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
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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 batteryEngine oil filter 11427583220Engine air filter 13717577458Spark plug 12120040581Battery 61215A40E33

Reference guides

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

OBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

What gas mileage does the 650i get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg.