Petrol
2008 BMW 550i
The 2008 BMW 550i is a sedan. It has a 4.8-litre eight-cylinder engine producing 360 hp (268 kW), with a 6-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 5.5 seconds and top speed is 155 mph (249 km/h).
SPECS
| Make | BMW | Model | 550i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2008 | Version / Trim | BMW 2008 550i |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Alpine White, Jet Black, Black Sapphire Metallic, Titanium Silver Metallic, Space Gray Metallic, Sparkling Graphite Metallic, Montego Blue Metallic, Monaco Blue Metallic, Crimson Red, Chestnut Bronze Metallic, Le Mans Blue Metallic |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Germany |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Engine | 4.8L 8-cyl | Engine Size | 4,800 cc |
| Power | 360 hp / 268 kW | Torque | 490 Nm / 361 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 5.5 sec | Top Speed | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 15 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,870 kg (4,123 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2008 SEDANS
Compared with other 2008 sedans in our database, its 360 hp is 32% more than the average 2008 sedan (272 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.7 seconds quicker than average, and it is 17% heavier than the typical sedan.
| 2008 BMW 550i | Average 2008 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 360 hp | 272 hp (99 cars) | +32% |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 336 Nm (99 cars) | +46% |
| 0–60 mph | 5.5 s | 7.2 s (98 cars) | -23% |
| Top speed | 155 mph | 136 mph (98 cars) | +14% |
| Kerb weight | 1,870 kg | 1,602 kg (117 cars) | +17% |
| Engine size | 4,800 cc | 3,309 cc (117 cars) | +45% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2008 sedans with similar power to the 2008 BMW 550i.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 BMW 550i | 360 hp | 5.5 s | 1,870 kg |
| 2008 Audi RS4 | 340 hp | — | 1,750 kg |
| 2008 Lexus LS 460 | 380 hp | 5.5 s | 1,990 kg |
| 2008 Jaguar XK | 385 hp | — | 1,630 kg |
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 400 hp | 5.5 s | 2,580 kg |
FEATURES
Air Conditioning
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Leather Seats
Power Front Seats
Memory Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Navigation System
Head-Up Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Premium Audio
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Departure Warning
Adaptive Cruise Control
Reverse Camera
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Sunroof
Alloy Wheels
LED Headlights
Adaptive Headlights
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry
Push-Button Start