2008 BMW X5 4.8i
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At A Glance
| GENERAL | |
| Model | 2008 BMW X5 AWD 4dr 4.8i |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Passenger Doors | 5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| MSRP | $73400.00 |
| Destination Charge | $1995.00 |
Consumer Information
| Warranty | |
| WarrantyInfo | Basic: 4 Years/80,000 km Drivetrain: 4 Years/80,000 km Corrosion: 12 Years/Unlimited km Emissions: 4 Years/80,000 km Roadside Assistance: 4 Years/Unlimited km |
Technical Specification
| Vehicle | |
| EPA Classification | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| Displacement | 4.8L/293 |
| Fuel System | - TBD - |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 350 @ 6300 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 350 @ 3400 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.17 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.34 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.52 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.14 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.87 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.69 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.40 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.91 |
| Mileage | |
| EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) | 15.6 |
| EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) | 10.2 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary) | - TBD - |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 180 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | - TBD - |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 5204 |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 5336 |
| Trailering | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | 5000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | 500 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | 6000 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | 600 |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front | Double-Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Front | Sport |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 4-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Sport |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Self-Leveling Air |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | - TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | - TBD - |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type | Pwr-Assisted |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 13.7 x 1.18 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 13.6 x 0.94 |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Size | P255/55HR18 |
| Front Tire Size | P275/40WR20 |
| Front Tire Size | 255/50HR19 |
| Rear Tire Size | P255/55HR18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P315/35WR20 |
| Rear Tire Size | 255/50HR19 |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 18 x 8.5 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 20 x 10.0 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 19 x 9.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 18 x 8.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 20 x 11.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 19 x 9.0 |
| Front Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Rear Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 19.5 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | - TBD - |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 34.1 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | - TBD - |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (L) | 85 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) | 115.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 191.1 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 76.1 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 69.5 |
| Track Width, Front (in) | 64.7 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) | 65.0 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | - TBD - |
| Rear Door Opening Height (in) | - TBD - |
| Rear Door Opening Width (in) | - TBD - |
| Liftover Height (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft?) | 61.8 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft?) | 21.9 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft?) | 18.5 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft?) | 7.1 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 7 |
| Passenger Volume (ft?) | 102.4 |
| Passenger Volume (ft?) | - TBD - |
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 40.0 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 60.0 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Second Head Room (in) | 38.3 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 36.6 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 58.0 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Third Head Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Third Leg Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Third Shoulder Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Third Hip Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name | X5 |
| Body Style | 4-Door |
Standard Equipment
| EXTERIOR | |
| Pwr glass panorama sunroof | |
| Roof rails | |
| Black bumpers w/body-colour inserts | |
| Front chrome grille w/chrome-plated kidney bars | |
| Rear roof spoiler | |
| Chrome side window frame trim | |
| Bi-xenon adaptive automatic headlights w/luminous rings | |
| Halogen free-form fog lights w/cornering lights | |
| White turn signal indicator lenses | |
| Adaptive brake lights | |
| Body-colour auto-dimming pwr folding heated mirrors w/blue tint | |
| Privacy glass | |
| Rain-sensing speed-sensitive windshield wipers w/heated washer jets | |
| Rear window wiper w/washer | |
| Separate opening two-piece tailgate w/soft-close upper portion | |
| Heated door locks | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Nevada leather seat trim | |
| 10-way pwr heated front bucket seats w/driver seat memory | |
| Active anti-whiplash front headrests | |
| 60/40 split-folding rear seat w/(3) adjustable head restraints | |
| Centre console-inc: armrest, storage compartment, cup holders, (3) 12-volt outlets | |
| Rear centre armrest | |
| Door entry sills w/"BMW" in chrome | |
| Pwr tilt/telescopic steering column w/auto tilt-up | |
| 3-spoke multi-function leather-wrapped heated steering wheel | |
| Car & key memory w/follow-me-home function | |
| Coded driveaway protection | |
| Flat tire indicator | |
| Pwr windows-inc: comfort open/close, anti-trap | |
| Central lock switch | |
| Alarm system w/interior motion sensor | |
| Cruise control | |
| Pwr remote interior trunk release | |
| BMW assist-inc: 1-year Safety & Security subscription, Bluetooth | |
| Front/rear park distance control (PDC) | |
| 4-function on-board computer w/check control system | |
| Condition based service interval display | |
| Dual-zone auto climate control-inc: micro filter, residual/rest heat & max A/C functions, auto air recirculation | |
| Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: MP3 capability, RDS, (12) speakers w/(2) subwoofers, auxiliary audio input | |
| 3-channel FM diversity antenna system | |
| Prep-inc: CD changer, satellite radio | |
| Lockable illuminated glove compartment w/take-out flashlight | |
| Burl walnut wood trim | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass | |
| Dual visor vanity mirrors w/covers | |
| BMW ambiance lighting | |
| Front seatback storage nets | |
| Fully-finished luggage compartment w/sliding cover | |
| 12-volt outlet in luggage compartment | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 4.8L DOHC 32-valve V8 engine-inc: double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing, Valvetronic | |
| Fully-electronic "drive-by-wire" throttle system | |
| Electronically-controlled engine cooling | |
| Engine start/stop button | |
| 6-speed Steptronic automatic transmission w/OD | |
| Dynamic stability control (DSC-X)-inc: dynamic brake control (DBC), hill descent control (HDC), automatic differential brake (ADB+X), trailer stability control, cornering brake control (CBC), dynamic traction control (DTC) | |
| xDrive all wheel drive system w/variable torque split | |
| Double wishbone front suspension | |
| 4-link integrated self-leveling rear air suspension | |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | |
| P255/55HR18 run-flat all-season tires | |
| 18" x 8.5" star spoke alloy wheels (style 209) | |
| Engine-speed-sensitive pwr steering | |
| 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake force distribution (EBD) | |
| Dual exhaust w/chrome oval tips | |
| Tool kit located in luggage compartment | |
| SAFETY | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake force distribution (EBD) | |
| Fully-integrated road safety technology (FIRST) | |
| SMART airbag deployment system | |
| Dual front airbags w/occupant sensor | |
| Front side-impact airbags | |
| Front/rear head protection system (HPS) curtain airbags | |
| All-position 3-point safety belts w/force limiters | |
| Front safety belts w/pyrotechnical pretensioners | |
| Dynamic stability control (DSC-X)-inc: dynamic brake control (DBC), hill descent control (HDC), automatic differential brake (ADB+X), trailer stability control, cornering brake control (CBC), dynamic traction control (DTC) | |
| Collapsible tube crash technology | |
| Crash sensor-inc: fuel cutoff, lights on, door unlock | |
| Front/rear crumple zones | |
| Side-impact protection door reinforcements | |
| Interlocking door anchoring system | |
| Battery safety terminal (BST) | |
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