Engine: 4.8-liter dohc 32-valve V8

Engine Options: 360-hp, 4.8-liter, dohc, 32-valve V8; 438-hp 6.0-liter dohc 48-valve V12

Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Steptronic

Transmission Options: 6-speed, Steptronic automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual frontal airbags; dual front knee airbags; dual front door-mounted side-impact airbags; Head Protection System full cabin curtain-style airbags; front safety belts with automatic pre-tensioning and force limiters; front-seat active head restraints; automatic-locking retractors for all safety belts for child-restraint seats; child safety seat anchors (LATCH); anti-lock brake system; Dynamic Brake Control; electronic brake proportioning; traction control; Dynamic Stability Control

Optional Safety Equipment: rear side-impact airbags ($385)

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Dingolfing, Germany

Model Tested: BMW 750Li ($75,800)

Standard Equipment: dual-zone automatic climate control with activated-charcoal microfilter ventilation and pollutant/odor-activated automatic recirculation; leather upholstery with microperforated seating surfaces; matte-finish, American walnut genuine wood trim; iDrive system with DVD-based, GPS navigation, on-board computer, climate controls and audio controls; Front Comfort Seats with 20-way power adjustments, articulated upper backrests, passenger-seat memory, active head restraints with adjustable side support; BMW Assist emergency communications; power two-way moonroof with key-off and one-touch operation; keyless entry with selective unlocking; dual, power, heated, auto-dimming, folding outside mirrors with selectable right-side tilt-down for reverse; universal, programmable garage door opener; enhanced interior lighting system; locking glovebox with removable, rechargeable flashlight; leather power tilt/telescope steering wheel with programmable fingertip cruise, audio and phone controls; climate-controlled front console compartment with coinholder, trunk-release lockout and illumination; AM/FM/CD audio with 10 speakers

Options as Tested: Adaptive Ride Package with self-leveling rear suspension and electronic shock damping ($1900); Convenience Package with soft-close, automatic doors and power trunk opening and closing ($1000); Luxury Seating Package with three-stage ventilated and heated front seats and heated rear seats ($1450); Rear Comfort Seats with 20-way, power adjustments and heated with active ventilation ($3500); Premium Sound Package with 13 speakers, DSP, 6-disc in-dash CD changer and 2 subwoofers ($1800); Rear Entertainment Package with rear-seat monitor and iDrive controller and trunk-mounted, six-DVD changer ($2200); Sirius satellite radio ($595); power rear sunshade ($750); 19-inch alloy wheels ($1300)

Destination Charge: 695

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: rear-wheel drive

Horsepower: 360 @ 6300

Torque: 360 @ 3400

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 17/25

Wheelbase: 117.7 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 198.4/74.9/58.7 inches

Track Front/Rear: 62.1/62.8 inches

Turning Cycle: 39.7 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.2/59.3/41.3 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.5/58.7/37.2 inches

Trunk Volume: 18.0 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: strut-type independent, coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressurized shocks, Active Roll Stabilization, Electronic Damping Control

Ground Clearance: inches

Curb Weight: 4552 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: 245/45WR19 / 275/40WR19

Brakes: vented disc/vented disc with ABS, Dynamic Brake Control, electronic brake proportioning

Fuel Capacity: 23.3 Gallons