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BMW X5 4.8 IS

General information

ModelBMW X5 4.8 IS
Year2005
CategorySUVs
Rating70.3 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 driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4799 ccm (292.83 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power360.00 PS (265 kW or 355 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque490.00 Nm (50.0 kgf-m or 361.4 ft.lbs) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke93.0 x 88.3 mm (3.7 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed246.0 km/h (152.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1636 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1000 mm (39.4 inches)
Passenger space4730 litres (1,250 gallons)
Cargo space465 litres (123 gallons)
Optional cargo space1550 litres (410 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle13 m (511.8 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight2200 kg (4,850.2 pounds)
Max weight with load2700 kg (5,952.5 pounds)
Towing weight2300 kg (5,070.6 pounds)
Overall length4670 mm (183.9 inches)
Overall width1880 mm (74.0 inches)
Overall height1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Ground clearance190 mm (7.5 inches)
Wheelbase2940 mm (115.7 inches)
Fuel capacity93.0 litres (24.57 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD70140
Aprox price as new EUR81720
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