Impressive power.
The eight-cylinder petrol engine.
Figures don't have to be dull: just take the 550i's eight-cylinder petrol engine. Its vital statistics are 270 kW at 6,300 rpm, 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds and 11.5 litres per 100 km. What's more, this Valvetronic-equipped V8 delivers outstanding pulling power throughout the rev range, with 80% of its peak torque available between 1,500 and 6,400 rpm. It all adds up to maximum driving enjoyment.
Fuel consumption / CO2 emissions
Combined fuel consumption from 10.4 to 11.1 l/100 km
CO2 emissions from 250 to 267 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.
