535i and 550i. (The bizarre 5 Series Gran Turismo is reviewed separately.) Though there was a time when those numbers represented engine sizes, BMW’s recent embrace of turbocharging has cast off ...

Good value for the amount of features and comfort. BMW 550i has 400 horse power, and V8 engine. 0–60 mph comes up in 5.0 sec., 100 mph in 11.4 sec. Super comfortable, reliable, and fast!!

The M5 Touring is imminent, but there is a 4.4-litre, V8 5 Series estate available for a tenth of the cost... It’s been a disappointing time of late for those of us who spend far too long on car ...

Both engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission ... Also in 2014, the V-8 powered BMW 550i Series Gran Turismo is granted the additional performance of 445 horsepower.

which will provide what BMW refers to as "between 28 and 32 real-world kilometres". Run out of range, or simply use too much throttle, and the 2.0-litre petrol engine comes into play, adding 135kW and ...