BMW 550i (E60)

BMW 5 series 2007 4.8 petrol description

Sedan BMW 550i has been produced from March, 2007 to January, 2010. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.8 litres, which produces power of 367 horsepower on 6300 rpm - this is the most powerfull BMW 5 sērija 2007 - 2010 version and torque 490 Nm (Newton metres) on 3400 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This BMW 5 series 4.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8 litres.

BMW 550i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 550i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 550i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10 litres per 100km (10 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 14 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1000 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 13.4 litres per 100 km, which is 34% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 5 series fuel consumption.