Engine: 4.4-liter dohc 32-valve V8

Engine Options: 325-hp 4.4-liter dohc 32-valve V8; 438-hp 6.0-liter dohc 48-valve V12

Transmission: 6-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 6-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual frontal airbags, dual front knee airbags, dual front side-impact airbags, Head Protection System full cabin curtain-style airbags, front safety belts with automatic height adjustment, tensioning and force limiters, automatic-locking retractors for all safety belts for child-restraint seats, anti-lock brake system, Dynamic Brake Control, electronic brake proportioning, traction control, Dynamic Stability Control

Optional Safety Equipment: rear side-impact airbags, active head restraints

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Germany

Model Tested: BMW 745i ($69,900)

Standard Equipment: dual-zone automatic climate control with activated-charcoal microfilter ventilation; leather upholstery with microperforated seating surfaces; matte-finish Black Cherry genuine wood trim; iDrive system with 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 automatic right-side tilt-down for reverse; universal 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, illumination, and phone headset; AM/FM/CD audio with 10 speakers

Options as Tested: rear door-mounted side-impact airbags ($385); Premium Sound Package with 13 speakers, DSP, 6-disc in-dash CD changer and 2 subwoofers ($1800); 19-inch alloy wheels ($1300)

Destination Charge: 695

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: rear-wheel drive

Horsepower: 325 @ 6100

Torque: 330 @ 3600

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 18/26

Wheelbase: 117.7 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 198.0/74.9/58.7 inches

Track Front/Rear: 62.1/62.3 inches

Turning Cycle: 39.8 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: independent

Ground Clearance: inches

Curb Weight: 4376 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