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Born in the USA. Image by Shane O' Donoghue.

Born in the USA
BMW's first X5 is a hard act to follow, but it's been done. We drove the V8 version in its country of birth. The US of A.

   


Reviews homepage -> BMW reviews -> 2007 BMW X5 -> 4.8i SE technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 149
0-62 mph (seconds): 6.5

Urban mpg: 16.1
Extra urban mpg: 29.4
Combined mpg: 22.6
CO2 (g/km): 299


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4854
Height (mm): 1766
Width (mm): 1933
Wheelbase (mm): 2933
Front track (mm): 1644
Rear track (mm): 1650
Cargo volume (litres): 620
Gross weight (kg): 2785
Kerb weight (kg): 2245
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 2700
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 750
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 85


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: V8 engine mounted longitudinally in front.

Management: ME 9.2.3 engine management. Emissions controlled to EU4 levels.

Cubic capacity (cc): 4799
Compression ratio: 10.50:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 93.00 x 88.30
Max. power (bhp): 350 at 6300 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 350 at 3400 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed automatic with Steptronic. Four-wheel drive.

Gear ratios:
1st: 4.171:1
2nd: 2.340:1
3rd: 1.521:1
4th: 1.143:1
5th: 0.867:1
6th: 0.691:1
Reverse: 3.403:1
Final drive ratio: 3.910:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Double wishbone axle, small, negative steering roll axis with anti-dive geometry.

Rear: Integral axle; anti-squat and anti-dive.

Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion steering.

Turning circle diameter (m): 12.80

Brakes: Single-piston swing-calliper vented disc brakes all round. Front: 365mm. Rear: 345mm. DSC III includes HDC, DBC, ABS, ASC-X, ADB-X, DTC and Trailer Stability Control.

Wheels: 8.5J x 18-inch alloys.

Tyres: 255/55 R18 109V XLRSC4.







 

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