1999 BMW X5 4.4i specifications

1999 BMW X5 4.4i data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater off-road vehicle
Number of doors5
DesignerFrank Stephenson
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2820 mm 111 inches
Track/tread (front) 1576 mm 62 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1576 mm 62 inches
Length 4667 mm 183.7 inches
Width 1872 mm 73.7 inches
Height 1707 mm 67.2 inches
Ground clearance 180 mm 7.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 2180 kg 4806 lb
Weight distribution 50.3% front
fuel tank capacity 93 litres 20.5 [24.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.36
Frontal area 2.74
CdA 0.99
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 4.4 litre
4398 cc
(268.382 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 92 × 82.7 mm
3.62 × 3.26 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
maximum power output 286 PS (282 bhp) (210 kW)
at 5400 rpm
maximum torque 440 Nm (325 ft·lb) (44.9 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output 47.8 kW/litre
65 ps/litre
64.1 bhp/litre
1.05 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 100.05 Nm/litre
1.21 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system Siemens MS 43 fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1257.2 kPa (182.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 549.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 28.5 s
Maximum speed 207 km/h (129 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
131.16 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
96.46 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
129.36 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.37 kg/kW
17.32 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 18.8/11.1/13.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km18.8/11.1/13.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre5.3/9.0/7.2 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG15.0/25.4/20.3 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG12.5/21.2/16.9 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels four wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.500
Turning circle 12.10 m
Front suspension I.Struts.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.4Li.ARB.
Wheel size front 7½J x 17
Wheel size rear 7½J x 17
Tyres front 235/65 R 17 104H AS
Tyres rear 235/65 R 17 104H AS
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 332 mm
Rear brake diameter 324 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.8
Final drive ratio 3.64
general
Carfolio.com ID30217
Production total
Model code
Model family E53
RAC rating 42.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1999 BMW X5 4.4i added 2000-01-23.
Last modified 2025-08-17.

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