The first-generation BMW X5 SUV model, is in 1999. Since then things have changed a lot. Multiple increases petrol prices, forced engineers to modernize engines in cars to improve fuel consumption. In the latest generation of luxury SUV, German engineers have boosted fuel economy and emissions by 10 percent without affecting the performance. All versions of the new BMW X5 fulfil the EU5 emission standard in Europe and ULEV II in the USA respectively. The range of new engines in the 2011 BMW X5 in distance between 80 kW/245 hp to 408 kW/555 hp. Drivetrain in the new BMW X5 is well known xDrive system, with very slight improvements. All versions of the X5 are equipped with eight – speed automatic transmission as standard.
Engine variants:
BMW X5 xDrive50i: V8 petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo and direct injection (High Precision Injection),
Displacement: 4,395 cc, power output: 300 kW/407 hp at 5,500 – 6,400 rpm,
Max. torque: 600 Nm at 1,750 – 4,500 rpm,
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (0-60 mph): 5.5 seconds,
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph),
Average fuel consumption according to EU: 12.5 litres/100 kilometres (19 mpg US), CO2 emission level according to EU: 292 g/km, emission standard: EU5.
BMW X5 xDrive35i: Straight six-cylinder petrol engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo, direct injection (High Precision Injection) and VALVETRONIC fully variable valve control,
Displacement: 2,979 cc, power output: 225 kW/306 hp at 5,800 rpm,
Max. torque: 400 Nm at 1,200 – 5,000 rpm,
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (0 – 60 mph): 6.8 seconds,
Top speed: 235 km/h (146 mph),
Average fuel consumption according to EU: 10.1 litres/100 kilometres (23 mpg US), CO2 emission level according to EU: 236 g/km, emission standard: EU5.
BMW X5 xDrive40d: Straight six-cylinder diesel engine with aluminium crankcase, BMW TwinPower Turbo and Common Rail direct injection (piezo injectors, max. injection pressure: 2,000 bar),
Displacement: 2,993 cc, power output: 225 kW/306 hp at 4,400 rpm, Max. torque: 600 Nm at 1,500 – 2,500 rpm,
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (0-60 mph): 6.6 seconds,
Top speed: 236 km/h (147 mph),
Average fuel consumption according to EU: 7.5 liters/100 kilometers (31 mpg US), CO2 emission level according to EU: 198 g/km, emission standard: EU5.
BMW X5 xDrive30d: Straight six-cylinder diesel engine with aluminum crankcase, turbocharger with variable turbine geometry and Common Rail direct injection (piezo injectors, max. injection pressure: 1,800 bar),
Displacement: 2,993 cc, power output: 180 kW/245 hp at 4,000 rpm, Max. torque: 540 Nm at 1,750 – 3,000 rpm,
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (0-60 mph): 7.6 seconds,
Top speed: 222 km/h (137 mph),
Average fuel consumption according to EU: 7.4 liters/100 kilometers (32 mpg US), CO2 emission level according to EU: 195 g/km, emission standard: EU5.
BMW X5 M: V8 petrol engine with M TwinPower Turbo and direct injection (High Precision Injection),
Displacement: 4,395 cc, power output: 408 kW/555 hp at 6,000 rpm,
Max. torque: 680 Nm at 1,500 – 5,650 rpm,
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h (0-60 mph): 4.7 seconds,
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph),
(275 km/h with optional M Driver’s Package),
Average fuel consumption according to EU: 13.9 liters/100 kilometers (17 mpg US), CO2 emission level according to EU: 325 g/km, emission standard: EU5.
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