BMW 550i and 530d: More power, more torque, more features

1. BMW 550i and 530d: New Models and Engines 2. Technical Specifications
3. Exterior Dimensions Midrand - Just in time for Christmas, the BMW 5
Series is getting an even bigger power and torque injection with the
introduction of the new 550i and an even-more powerful engine in the
530d. In addition, a host of new standard technological features moves
the benchmark-setting 5 Series range even further ahead of the
high-tech pack. 550i: New Top-of-the-Range model with Upgraded V8
Power Unit Replaces 545i. Offering the performance to match its
avant-garde looks, the new V8 power unit featured in the new 550i
displaces 4,799 cc and develops maximum output of 270 kW, with powerful
torque of 490 Nm at just 3,400 rpm. With its manual gearbox, the 550i
accelerates to 100 km/h in a dynamic 5.5 seconds and completes the
sprint from 80-120 km/h in fourth gear in just 5.2 seconds. Top speed of
of this high-performance sedan is 250 km/h (limited electronically).
Despite the significant increase in power and performance, fuel
consumption of the 550i, at 11.1 litres/100 kilometres in the combined
EU cycle, is almost the same as on the former model. And at the same
time the 550i naturally raises the emission standard to an even higher
level, moving up in the USA from LEV to ULEV II (EU4 in Europe).
Although the BMW 550i is fitted as standard with a manual six-speed
gearbox (only available in South Africa the first quarter of 2006), a
six-speed automatic transmission with Steptronic is available as an
option, and the BMW 550i also comes with a six-speed SMG Sequential
Manual Gearbox as yet a further optional feature. BMW stands out from
its main rivals by being the only manufacturer to offer this class of
vehicle with a manual gearbox. 530d: Decrease in Fuel Consumption
Despite a Significant Increase in Power and Performance. The new
straight-six diesel in the BMW 530d with its all-aluminium crankcase
and third-generation common rail fuel injection featuring piezo
injection technology has proven its qualities in the BMW 7 Series since
the middle of this year. Developing a maximum output of 160 kW at
4,000 rpm and peak torque of 480 Nm from 1,750-2,750 rpm, this is the
most powerful diesel ever presented within the BMW 5 Series, and offers
the highest level of torque. The new engine accelerates the 530d sedan
to 100 km/h in just 7.1 seconds and gives the car a top speed of 244
km/h (manual gearbox). Amazingly, despite the increase in engine
power, fuel consumption in the EU cycle, with engine displacement
remaining the same, decreases to 6.7 litres/100 km.