BMW X5 Specifications

With the success of SUVs in recent years, it was only a matter of time before BMW added their own version to the mix. The X5 debuted in 2000 as the first BMW SAV, or sport activity vehicle. In typical BMW fashion, the German automaker has decided to follow its own path in designing such a vehicle and created one that accurately represents the company's philosophy. What they've come up with is the ultimate, uh, activity machine?

X5 with Aerodynamic Kit

The X5 is produced at the company's Spartanburg plant in South Carolina and comes with either a 224-horsepower 3.0-liter inline six or a 282-horsepower 4.4-liter V8 engine. Performance with the larger engine is brisk, scoring a sub-8-second zero-to-60 time. We're certain an M-badged X5, similar in philosophy to the Mercedes ML55, is in the works. Until then, we'll try to get used to the idea of a BMW SUV while simultaneously preparing our automotive psyche for a Porsche-badged utility vehicle in the near future. Did someone just see a horseman of the Apocalypse ride by?

Versatility of the X5

-Year: 2001

-Make: BMW

-Model: X5

-Class: Sport Utility

-Made: Spartanburg, SC, USA

Engine:

-Displacement: 3.0 liters (182 cu. in.) (BMW X5 3.0i), 4.4 liters (268 cu. in.) (BMW X5 4.4i)

(BMW X5 3.0i)

-DOHC 24-valve inline 6-cylinder engine with Double VANOS steplessly variable valve timing

-Horsepower (SAE net): 225 hp @ 5900 rpm, Torque: 214 lb/ft @ 3500 rpm

-Transmission: 5-speed manual transmission or 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC) and STEPTRONIC gear selection, including Sport mode

-Compression Ratio: 10.2:1

(BMW X5 4.4i)

-DOHC 4-cam 32-valve V-8, 8-cylinder engine, VANOS steplessly variable valve timing

-Horsepower (SAE net): 282 hp @ 5400 rpm, Torque: 324 lb/ft @ 3600 rpm

-Transmission: 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC) and STEPTRONIC gear selection, including Sport mode

-Compression Ratio: 10.0:1

Chassis/Technical:

-Curb Weight (lbs): 4519 (X5 3.0i, Manual), 4572 (X5 3.0i, Automatic), 4828 (X5 4.4i, Manual)

-Fuel Tank Capacity: 24.3 gal.

-EPA Mileage Estimates (City/Highway) in miles: 15/20 (X5 3.0i), 13/17 (X5 4.4i)

Dimensions:

-Width: 73.7"

-Height: 67.5"

-Wheelbase: 111.0"

Massive Cargo Space

Pricing:

-BMW X5 3.0i MSRP: $38,900 USD, $58,350 Cdn.

-BMW X5 4.4i MSRP: $49,400 USD, $74,100 Cdn.

Stylish Detailing

This is luxury vehicle is ideal for almost any activity. Even Offroad.