The powerhouse.
The eight-cylinder petrol engines in the BMW 540i and 550i.
Numbers can be fascinating: just take the 550i's eight-cylinder petrol engine. Its vital statistics are 270 kW (367 PS) at 6,300 rpm, zero to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and 10.9 litres per 100 km. What's more, this Valvetronic-equipped V8 delivers outstanding pulling power throughout the rev range, with more than 80% of its peak torque available from as early as 1,500 and staying online right up to 6,400 rpm. It all adds up to 100% driving enjoyment. The BMW 540i needs just 6.1 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h with a top speed of 250 km/h and 306 PS.
Fuel consumption / CO2 emissions
Combined fuel consumption 9.7 to 10.9 l/100 km
CO2 emissions: 232 to 260 g/km
Further information about the official fuel consumption and the official specific CO₂ emissions for new passenger automobiles can be found in the "New Passenger Vehicle Fuel Consumption and CO₂ Emission Guidelines", which are available free of charge at all sales outlets and from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern, Germany.
