2004 BMW X5 4.8is specifications

2004 BMW X5 4.8is 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 1725 mm 67.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 2275 kg 5016 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 93 litres 20.5 [24.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.38
Frontal area
CdA
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 360 PS (355 bhp) (265 kW)
at 6200 rpm
maximum torque 500 Nm (369 ft·lb) (51 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output 55.2 kW/litre
75 ps/litre
74 bhp/litre
1.21 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 104.19 Nm/litre
1.26 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1309.3 kPa (189.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
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 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 246 km/h (153 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
158.21 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
116.36 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
156.04 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.59 kg/kW
14.35 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 18.7/10.5/13.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km18.7/10.5/13.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre5.3/9.5/7.4 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG15.1/26.9/20.9 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG12.6/22.4/17.4 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 324.0 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
Turning circle 12.10 m
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 9½J x 20
Wheel size rear 10J x 20
Tyres front 275/40 R 20 W
Tyres rear 315/35 R 20 W
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed automatic
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID120538
Production total
Model code
Model family E53
RAC rating 42.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2004 BMW X5 4.8is added 2004-06-07.
Last modified 2025-08-17.

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