2001 BMW X5 4.6is specifications

2001 BMW X5 4.6is data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater off-road vehicle
Number of doors5
DesignerFrank Stephenson
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2820 mm 111 inches
Track/tread (front) 1566 mm 61.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1596 mm 62.8 inches
Length 4667 mm 183.7 inches
Width 1872 mm 73.7 inches
Height 1711 mm 67.4 inches
Ground clearance 180 mm 7.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 2180 kg 4806 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 93 litres 20.5 [24.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.38
Frontal area 2.70
CdA 1.03
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code M62
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 4.6 litre
4619 cc
(281.869 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93 × 85 mm
3.66 × 3.35 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.09
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
maximum power output 347 PS (342 bhp) (255 kW)
at 5700 rpm
maximum torque 480 Nm (354 ft·lb) (48.9 kgm)
at 3700 rpm
Specific output 55.2 kW/litre
75.1 ps/litre
74 bhp/litre
1.21 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 103.92 Nm/litre
1.26 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1305.9 kPa (189.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 577.38 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 240 km/h (149 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
159.06 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
116.99 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
156.88 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.55 kg/kW
14.28 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 21.0/11.4/14.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km21.0/11.4/14.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre4.8/8.8/6.7 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG13.5/24.8/19.0 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG11.2/20.6/15.8 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 356.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) M
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 9½J x 20
Wheel size rear 10½J x 20
Tyres front 275/40 R 20W
Tyres rear 315/35 R 20W
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 356 mm
Rear brake diameter 324 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.8
Final drive ratio 3.91
general
Carfolio.com ID107701
Production total
Model code
Model family E53
RAC rating 42.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2001 BMW X5 4.6is added 2003-03-07.
Last modified 2025-08-17.

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