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(2008 model)
5-door 7-seater offroad vehicle, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4799 cm3 / 292.9 cu in / 292.9 cu in, 261.0 kW / 350.0 hp / 350.0 hp @ 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm, 475.0 N·m / 350.3 lb·ft / 350.3 lb·ft @ 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, all wheel drive, 240 km/h / 149 mph / 149 mph top speed, consumption 12.5 l/100km / 22.6 mpg-UK / 18.8 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | X5 4.8i | Issued until | |
| Serie | X5 | Number made | |
| Model family | E70 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | offroad vehicle | Number of seats | 7 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 620 l / 21.90 cu ft / 21.90 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 2803 l / 98.99 cu ft / 98.99 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 1750 l / 61.80 cu ft / 61.80 cu ft |
| Length | 4854 mm / 191.1 in / 191.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 2180 kg / 4806 lb / 4806 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1933 mm / 76.1 in / 76.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1776 mm / 69.9 in / 69.9 in | Load capacity | 870 kg / 1918 lb / 1918 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2933 mm / 115.5 in / 115.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | 2424 kg / 5344 lb / 5344 lb |
| Track front | 1644 mm / 64.7 in / 64.7 in | Towing weight | 2706 kg / 5966 lb / 5966 lb |
| Track rear | 1650 mm / 65.0 in / 65.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 220 mm / 8.7 in / 8.7 in | Fuel capacity | 85 l / 18.7 UK gal / 22.5 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.65 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.35 | Frontal area (A) | 2.87 m2 / 30.9 sq ft / 30.9 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 1.00 m2 / 10.8 sq ft / 10.8 sq ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 24.9 kW / 33.3 hp / 33.3 hp |
| Engine Code | N62 B4801 | Total number of cylinders | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (V8) | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 93.0 mm / 3.66 in / 3.66 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.3 mm / 3.48 in / 3.48 in |
| Fuel details | unleaded 98 | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.05 |
| Fuel supply | EFI | Engine displacement | 4799 cm3 / 292.9 cu in / 292.9 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 599.88 cm3/cylinder / 36.607 cu in/cylinder / 36.607 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 261.0 kW / 350.0 hp / 350.0 hp at 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. torque | 475.0 N·m / 350.3 lb·ft / 350.3 lb·ft at 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 140.4 kW / 188.2 hp / 188.2 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 54.4 kW/l / 1.195 bhp/cu in / 1.195 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 99.0 N·m/l / 0.87 lb·ft/cu in / 0.87 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | all wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.69 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.91 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 240 km/h / 149 mph / 149 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 160.6 kW/ton / 121.6 bhp/ton / 121.6 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 6.50 s / 6.50 s / 6.50 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 16.8 l/100km / 16.8 mpg-UK / 14.0 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 12.4 l/100km / 22.8 mpg-UK / 19.0 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 12.5 l/100km / 22.6 mpg-UK / 18.8 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | 26.60 s / 26.60 s / 26.60 s | CO2 emissions | 286 g/km / 460 g/mi / 460 g/mi |
| Range | 680 km / 423 mi / 423 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | Traction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP). |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 14.0 m / 45.9 ft / 45.9 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 8.5J x 18 | Wheels rear | 8.5J x 18 |
| Tyres front | 255/55 R 18 109V | Tyres rear | 255/55 R 18 109V |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | 365 mm / 14.4 in / 14.4 in | Brake diameter rear | 345 mm / 13.6 in / 13.6 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW X5 4.8i