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BMW X5 4.8i

General information

ModelBMW X5 4.8i
Year2008
CategorySUVs
Rating67 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4799 ccm (292.83 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving16.8 litres/100 km (14.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.5 litres/100 km (18.82 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4799 ccm (292.83 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power355.00 PS (261 kW or 350 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque475.00 Nm (48.4 kgf-m or 350.4 ft.lbs) at 3400 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke93.0 x 88.3 mm (3.7 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed242.0 km/h (150.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2290 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1020 mm (40.2 inches)
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space620 litres (164 gallons)
Optional cargo space1750 litres (462 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle14 m (543.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1554 kg (3,426.0 pounds)
Max weight with load2424 kg (5,344.0 pounds)
Towing weight2706 kg (5,965.7 pounds)
Overall length4860 mm (191.3 inches)
Overall width1940 mm (76.4 inches)
Overall height1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Ground clearance220 mm (8.7 inches)
Wheelbase2940 mm (115.7 inches)
Fuel capacity85.0 litres (22.46 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR68730
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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