BMW | BMW X5

About BMW X5:

The BMW X5 is a luxury crossover SUV introduced in 1999 as the first generation E53. It was BMW's first SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) also known as "Four-by-Four" (4x4) in the UK. It features all-wheel drive which is branded as the "X" drive system and is available with either manual or automatic transmission. The second generation X5, known as the E70, was launched in 2006, with the first M version announced in 2009.

BMW describes the X5 as a Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV) rather than an SUV, to emphasize its on-road ability despite its size. Like the Lexus RX 300 and Mercedes M-Class, the X5 heralded the shift from light truck-based body-on-frame SUVs to crossovers underpinned by unibody car platforms that would come to fruition in the late 2000s.

X5s are manufactured in Greer, South Carolina at the Spartanburg BMW plant and in Mexico at the BMW de México Toluca plant. Since July 2009, some assembly operations are also performed in Kaliningrad, Russia by Avtotor.

In 2003, BMW launched the smaller X3, which uses the "X" prefix for the 4 wheel drive system or BMW "X" drive system and the BMW SAVs which were derivatives of the BMW number-series models.

On August 31 2011 the fuel filter heater of 2,120 units, was recalled due to a defect that can cause fire and battery drainage, even while the vehicle is non operational

BMW X5 Review:

The German automaker BMW has launched a refreshed version of its stunning SUV, BMW X5 in India, today. The revamped version of the SUV has got new front face and new engine under its bonnet. The BMW X5 now comes in two variants i.e. BMW X5 xDrive30d and BMW X5 xDrive50i with a price tag of Rs 52.99 lakh and 69.5 lakh (ex-showroom,Delhi), respectively. The xDrive30d variant churns out maximum power of 245 hp at 4000 rpm and 540 Nm of peak torque at 1750-3000 rpm with a 2993cc, 6 cylinder diesel engine while the xDrive50i develops highest power of 407 hp at 5500-6400 rpm and max torque of 600 Nm at 1750-4500 rpm through a 4395cc, 8 cylinder, petrol engine. The BMW X5 is imported as a CBU and will be available across all dealerships in India while the deliveries will be made from October, 2010.

BMW X5 Mileage, Average And Fuel Economy:

The BMW X5 xDrive 30d is powered by a 3.0 litre, 2993cc, BMW six-cylinder in-line diesel engine with exhaust turbocharger that churns a top power of 245 hp at 4000 rpm and develops a top torque 540 Nm at 1750-3000 rpm. The SUV delivers a mileage of 5.8 kmpl in city and 10.4 kmpl on highways.

The petrol variant of BMW X5, xDrive50i, is loaded with a higher 4395 cc, BMW TwinPower Turbo V8 petrol engine that develops a top power of 407 hp at 5500-6400 rpm and belts out a top torque of 600 Nm at 1750-4500 rpm. The SUV is mated with Steptronic 8-speed automatic transmission for maximum use of engine output. The car gives 10.4 kmpl in the city and 13.9 kmpl on highways.

BMW X5 Power:

BMW cars have the reputation of being the best whether its the features or the performance. The same applies for the BMW X5 range. There are two variants of the model- 30d and 50i; both the variants are powered by innovative engines which deliver great power and torque accordingly. The BMW X5 xDrive30d has been equipped with a 3.0 litre, 2993cc, BMW six-cylinder in-line diesel powertrain with exhaust turbocharger that lays out a max power of 245 hp at 4000 rpm and pumps out a 540 Nm at 1750-3000 rpm. To use the output of the powerplant efficiently, it has been coupled with a Steptronic 8-speed automatic gearbox.

The higher end variant of the BMW X5, xDrive50i, comes featured with a 4395cc, BMW TwinPower Turbo V8 petrol engine which generates highest power value of 407 at 5500-6400 rpm and produces a peak torque of 600 Nm at 1750-4500 rpm. It also features a Steptronic 8-speed automatic gearbox.

BMW X5 Engine Capacity & Performance:

The BMW X5 is available in two variants in India- BMW X5 xDrive 30d and BMW X5 xDrive50i; both the variants are equipped with different powertrains and more or less the same features. The xDrive variants have all wheel drive system with variable torque distribution. The base variant of BMW X5, xDrive 30d, is powered by a 2933cc, BMW six-cylinder in-line diesel powertrain with exhaust turbocharger that pumps out a max power of 245 hp at 4000 rpm and produces a peak torque of 540 Nm at 1700-3000 rpm. It is mated with Steptronic 8-speed automatic gearbox, the result being awesome acceleration that is 7.6 seconds for a 0-100 kmph sprint. The diesel engine also ensures a mileage of 5.8 kmpl in city and 10.4 kmpl on highways.

The BMW X5 xDrive50i is loaded with a 4395cc, BMW TwinPower Turbo V8 petrol engine that generates a top power of 407 bhp at 5500-6400 rpm and lays out a peak torque of 600 Nm at 1750-4500 rpm. The same Steptronic 8-speed automatic gearbox is mated in the powertrain. The engine takes only 5.5 seconds to touch 0-100 kmph mark. The car gives 10.4 kmpl in the city and 13.9 kmpl on highways.