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 obtained from "The Passenger Car (Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emissions Information) Regulations", which are available free of charge at all sales outlets and at DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern, Germany.
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