The new BMW X5. Perfect Combination of Driving Dynamics, Functionality and Exclusivity.

Contents. 1. Perfect Combination of Driving Dynamics, Function, and
Exclusivity. The New BMW X5. (Short Version) 2. Description in Brief.
3. Concept: The Pacemaker for a New Class of Vehicles. 4. Driving
Dynamics: Incomparably Agile, Uniquely Superior. 5. All-Wheel Drive:
More Precision for Greater Driving Pleasure. 6. Power Units: Performers
of the Highest Standard. 7. Automatic Transmission: Comfort Meets
Spontaneity. 8. Design: Showing Class, Preserving Style. 9. Body and
Safety: Intelligent Concepts for Superior Solidity and Optimum Weight.
10. Interior: Flexible and Exclusive. 11. The iDrive Control System with
Eight Favourite Buttons: Enhanced and Even More Intuitive. 12. Features
and Equipment: Innovation and Luxury Class Style. 13. Production:
Powerful Global Network. 14. Specifications. 15. Exterior and Interior
Dimensions. 16. Output and Torque Diagrams. Description in Brief. -
Second edition of the highly successful originator of the Sports
Activity Vehicle (SAV) segment accounting for sales of approximately
580,000 units so far, all-new development maintaining the body and
drivetrain concept and strengthening the X5's characteristic qualities
in terms of driving dynamics, functionality, and exclusivity. -
Significant improvement of driving dynamics and agility: engines with
even more power and greater efficiency, torsionally rigid bodyshell,
optimised aerodynamics, unique double wishbone front axle and integral
IV rear axle, low centre of gravity, BMW all-wheel xDrive enhanced to
an even higher standard. - First vehicle in its segment with Active
Steering for even greater agility and driving pleasure, AdaptiveDrive
with anti-roll stabilisation and adaptive dampers for sports
performance and behaviour, only vehicle in the segment with runflat
tyres featured as standard. - Six-speed automatic transmission with
even faster gearshift featured as standard, enhanced shift comfort,
greater fuel economy, and electronic gear selector. - Interior with
significant enhancement of functions, more room for the occupants,
optional third row seats, generous luggage capacity (max. volume:
620-1,750 litres/21.7-61.3 cubic feet). - iDrive control system
enhanced to an even higher level, with 8 favourite buttons for direct
selection of navigation destinations, telephone numbers and audio
sources at the touch of a button, only vehicle in the SAV segment with
optional Head-Up Display. - Exterior design with harmonious
proportions, elegant and slender lines, sporting and powerful overall
look. - Exclusive interior ambience with sophisticated materials,
excellent finish quality, innovative optional extras: BMW Online,
multi-channel audio system, DVD video system, backup camera. - Engine
variants: BMW X5 4.8i: V8 petrol engine, 4,799 cc, max output: 261
kW/355 hp (+ 11 per cent), max torque: 475 Nm/350 lb-ft (+ 8 per cent),
acceleration 0-100 km/h in 6.5 sec (- 7 per cent), top speed 240 km/h
(149 mph), average fuel consumption in the EU composite test
(preliminary) 12.5 litres/100 km (22.6 mpg Imp) (- 5 per cent). BMW X5
3.0si: Six-cylinder petrol engine, 2,996 cc, max output: 200 kW/272 hp
(+ 18 per cent), max torque: 315 Nm/232 lb-ft (+ 5 per cent),
acceleration 0-100 km/h in 8.1 sec (- 8 per cent), top speed 225 km/h
(140 mph) (210 km/h [130 mph] with H-spec tyres), average fuel
consumption in the EU composite test (preliminary figure) 10.9
litres/100 km (25.9 mpg Imp) (- 14 per cent). BMW X5 3.0d:
Six-cylinder diesel, 2,993 cc, max output: 173 kW/235 hp (+ 8 per cent),
max torque: 520 Nm/383 lb-ft (+ 4 per cent), acceleration 0-100 km/h in
8.3 sec (- 3 per cent), top speed 216 km/h (134 mph) (210 km/h [130
mph] with H-spec tyres), average fuel consumption in the EU composite
test 8.7 litres/100 km (32.4 mpg Imp) (- 7 per cent).