2008 BMW X5 4.8i specifications

2008 BMW X5 4.8i data
 
bodywork
Body type6/7 seater off-road vehicle
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2933 mm 115.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1644 mm 64.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1650 mm 65 inches
Length 4854 mm 191.1 inches
Width 1933 mm 76.1 inches
Height 1776 mm 69.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 2180 kg 4806 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 85 litres 18.7 [22.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.35
Frontal area 2.87
CdA 1.00
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code N62 B4801
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 4.8 litre
4799 cc
(292.853 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93 × 88.3 mm
3.66 × 3.48 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.05
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
maximum power output 355 PS (350 bhp) (261 kW)
at 6300 rpm
maximum torque 475 Nm (350 ft·lb) (48.4 kgm)
at 3400-3800 rpm
Specific output 54.4 kW/litre
73.9 ps/litre
72.9 bhp/litre
1.2 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 98.98 Nm/litre
1.2 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1243.8 kPa (180.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 599.88 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 26.6 s
Maximum speed 240 km/h (149 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
162.78 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
119.72 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
160.55 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.35 kg/kW
13.95 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 16.9/9.2/12.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km16.9/9.2/12.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre5.9/10.9/8.3 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG16.7/30.7/23.5 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG13.9/25.6/19.6 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 286.0 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 power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 8½J x 18
Wheel size rear 8½J x 18
Tyres front 255/55 R 18 109V
Tyres rear 255/55 R 18 109V
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 365 mm
Rear brake diameter 345 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.69
Final drive ratio 3.91
general
Carfolio.com ID184635
Production total
Model code
Model family E70
RAC rating 42.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2008 BMW X5 4.8i added 2008-08-06.
Last modified 2020-09-11.

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