2006 BMW X5 Brochure

BMW 2006 X5
Sports Activity
Vehicle
X5 3.0i
X5 4.4i The Ultimate
X5 4.8is Driving Machine®

The 2006 X5 SAV: The perfect vehicle for the road ahead –
whether it’s an Interstate or a gravel drive

Extending the boundaries

Designed for BMW-style performance –
no matter which road you take

The view from your seat of command:
clear, elegant, enticing.

When it comes to horses, the more the merrier. The 355-hp X5 4.8is

Turns heads like a 355-horsepower drill.

BMW: Building impressive machines for over 80 years.

On-track performance. Buckle up.

Standard and Optional | Equipment
Xenon Adaptive Headlights optimize road illumi- Panoramic moonroof with two-piece glass pan- A four-spoke power tilt/telescopic leathernation when entering a curve or bend, helping to els features fully electric slide and lift control. wrapped multi-function steering wheel lets you
enhance safety when driving at night. Sensors Includes comfort opening/closing function, a wind keep both hands on the wheel while adjusting audio
continuously monitor the vehicle’s driving data to deflector to help keep the wind out, and an electric settings, cruise control and the accessory phone.
determine the direction and how much to swivel sun shade to help shield cabin from excessive (std. in X5 4.4i and X5 3.0i. Not available in X5 4.8is)
the headlights – up to 15 degrees to the left or heat. (std. in X5 4.8is; also available as a standright. (std. in X5 4.8is and X5 4.4i; opt. in X5 3.0i) alone option in X5 3.0i and X5 4.4i)
Heated steering wheel keeps your hands warm on Comfort seats cradle both the driver and front- Lumbar support for front seats adds four-way
cool days, letting you drive without gloves. (opt. in seat passenger with 16-way power adjustments, adjustable comfort for the lower back. Lumbar
X5 4.8is; opt. in X5 4.4i and X5 3.0i, and requires including four-way settings for lumbar support and support can be adjusted up/down and in/out.
Cold Weather Package) headrest, plus two-way upper backrest angle (std. in all models)
adjustment for totally individualized support and
comfort. (opt. in X5 4.8is and X5 4.4i; not available
in X5 3.0i)
STEPTRONIC automatic transmission provides a The close shift pattern of the 6-speed manual On-board navigation system uses the GPS
choice of three modes: “Drive,” which incorporates transmission, standard in the X5 3.0i, delivers a (Global Positioning System) satellites and BMW
BMW’s Adaptive Transmission Control; “Sport” precise, athletic feel for a more dynamic driving technology to help show – and tell – you the way to
automatic, for a more dynamic shift pattern; and experience. (Not available in X5 4.8is or X5 4.4i) your destination. BMW’s upgraded eight-function
STEPTRONIC automatic, for the hands-on control of a on-board computer is included with the DVD-based
manual without using a clutch. (5-speed STEPTRONIC navigation system, as are controls for the audio
automatic transmission opt. in X5 3.0i; six-speed system and (accessory) phone. Cassette deck
STEPTRONIC automatic transmission std. in X5 4.8is replaces CD player. (opt.in all models)
and X5 4.4i)

Standard and Optional | Equipment
Up1
Down2
The on-board computer supplies you with useful Heated rear seats provide left and right rear-seat Adjustable Ride Height raises the vehicle 1.5"1
travel information. In addition to basic data – outside passengers with welcome warmth at the touch of a to help protect the undercarriage of the X5 when
temperature, average fuel economy, expected range button. (std. in X5 4.8is; opt. in X5 4.4i and X5 3.0i, driving over rough roads, and lowers the vehicle
on remaining fuel, and average speed – the eight- and requires Cold Weather Package) 0.8"2 when stopped to ease entry and exit. (std. in
function on-board computer indicates a driver-set X5 4.8is; opt. in X5 4.4i and X5 3.0i, and requires
speed limit warning, distance to destination, and Sport Package)
estimated time of arrival. (std. in all models)
5 1 1
Park Distance Control uses eight sensors – four in
front, four in the rear – to help you judge how close
you are to other cars and unseen objects when
1 2 1 3 parking. The warning beeps become faster as the
4 bumper approaches the object, turning into a constant tone when the distance is less than 12 inches.
(std. in X5 4.8is and X5 4.4i; opt. in X5 3.0i)
1 2 1 3
Upgraded audio system offers 12 speakers, including two subwoofers in the cargo compartment and two
tweeters in the rear seating area, for incredibly lifelike sound. The system includes Digital Sound
Processing, which can be set to create three different acoustic environments, such as a cathedral, concert
hall and jazz club. (std. in X5 4.8is; opt. in X5 4.4i and X5 3.0i)

Combinations.
Materials Leatherette1 Dakota Leather2 Nappa Leather3
Sand Beige Black Sand Beige Gray Truffle Brown Black Cream Beige Black
Interior/Upholstery Colors
Exterior Colors
300 Alpine White • • • • • •
668 Jet Black • • • • • •
354 Titanium Silver
Metallic • • • • •
472 Sterling Gray
Metallic • • •
440 Stratus Gray
Metallic • • •
481 Kalahari Beige
Metallic • • • •
349 Olivine Green
Metallic • • • •
A11 Highland Green
Metallic • • • • • •
482 Toledo Blue
Metallic • • • • • •
475 Black Sapphire
Metallic • • • • • • • •
381 LeMans Blue
Metallic4 • •
405 Imola Red4 • •
Interior Trims
Dark Grain Poplar Wood5
Light Grain Poplar Wood6
Anthracite Maple Wood7
Graphite8
1 Leatherette upholstery: Standard in X5 3.0i. Not available in X5 4.4i or X5 4.8is.
2 Dakota Leather upholstery: Standard in X5 4.4i. Optional in X5 3.0i and included in Premium Package. Not available in X5 4.8is.
3 Nappa Leather upholstery: Exclusive to X5 4.8is only. Not available in X5 3.0i or X5 4.4i.
4 LeMans Blue Metallic and Imola Red exterior paint: Exclusive to X5 4.8is only. Not available in X5 3.0i or X5 4.4i.
5 Dark Grain Poplar Wood interior trim: Standard in X5 3.0i and X5 4.4i. No-cost option in 4.8is.
6 Light Grain Poplar Wood interior trim: No-cost option in all models.
7 Anthracite Maple Wood interior trim: No-cost option in all models.
8 Graphite interior trim: Standard in X5 4.8is. Not available in X5 3.0i and X5 4.4i.

Standard Equipment | Optional Equipment
Performance and efficiency 3.0i 4.4i 4.8is Exterior 3.0i 4.4i 4.8is
3.0-liter, 225-hp dual overhead cam (DOHC), 17 x 7.5 Star Spoke (Styling 130) cast-alloy
●
24-valve inline 6-cylinder engine with Double-VANOS ● wheels, and 235/65R-17 all-season tires
steplessly variable valve timing
18 x 8.5 Double Spoke (Styling 153) cast-alloy
●
4.4-liter, 315-hp 32-valve V-8 engine, wheels, and 255/55R-18 all-season tires
4 overhead camshafts, Valvetronic, and ●
18 x 8.5 Y Spoke (Styling 131) cast-alloy wheels,
steplessly variable intake manifold ■
and 255/55R-18 all-season tires
4.8-liter, 355-hp 32-valve V-8 engine,
18 x 8.5 Star Spoke (Styling 183) cast-alloy wheels,
4 overhead camshafts, Valvetronic, and ● ■
and 255/55R-18 all-season tires
steplessly variable intake manifold
19 x 9.0 front / 19 x 10.0 rear Star Spoke
6-speed manual transmission ●
(Styling 132) wheels, and 255/50R-19 front, ●1
5-speed electronically controlled automatic 285/45R-19 rear performance tires2
transmission with Adaptive Transmission Control
● 20 x 9.5 front / 20 x 10.5 rear Star Spoke
and STEPTRONIC gear selection,
(Styling 168) wheels, and 275/40R-20 front, ●
including Sport mode
315/35R-20 rear performance tires2
6-speed electronically controlled automatic
Spare tire – 235/65R-17 all-season tire on
transmission with Adaptive Transmission Control ● ●
● ● 17 x 7.5 cast-alloy wheel
and STEPTRONIC gear selection,
including Sport mode Space-saver spare wheel with T155/90 D19 tire ●
Xenon Adaptive Headlights with auto-leveling ● ● ●
Halogen free-form low-beam headlights ●
Handling, ride and braking
Halogen free-form foglights ● ● ●
xDrive all-wheel drive system ● ● ●
High-pressure liquid headlight cleaning system ■ ■ ●
All Season Traction for all-wheel drive ● ● ●
Dual power/heated outside mirrors ● ● ●
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC-X)
● ● ● Intermittent rain-sensing windshield wipers with
with Cornering Brake Control
adjustable and vehicle-speed-sensitive wiping
● ● ●
Dynamic Brake Control ● ● ● interval, single-wipe control, windshield-washer
system with heated washer jets
Hill Descent Control (HDC) ● ● ●
Rear-window wiper/washer with
Double-pivot strut-type front suspension ● ● ● ● ● ●
adjustable wiping interval
Front subframe with dual hydraulic mounts ● ● ●
Roof rails
● ● ●
Self-leveling rear axle with air springs ● ● ● (accommodate various BMW roof carrier systems)
Aluminum 4-link integral rear suspension ● ● ● Black chrome exhaust tips ■ ■
Rear subframe on 4 rubber mounts ● ● ● Chrome exhaust tips ●
Acoustically decoupled final drive with Titanium-color front bumper grille insert ■ ■ ●
● ● ●
hydraulic rear mount
Shadowline trim ■ ■ ●
Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars ● ● ●
Metallic paint ● ● ●
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers ● ● ●
Body-color exterior door and tailgate handles ● ● ●
Engine-speed-sensitive power steering ● ● ●
Sport suspension calibration ■ ■ ●
Adjustable ride height ●1 ●1 ●
4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with ventilated
● ● ●
front discs; electronic front/rear proportioning
●Standard For the full selection of 1 Requires Sport Package.
●Optional BMW X5 accessories, 2 Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and suspension parts are more susceptible to road
◆Premium Package please see your authorized hazard and consequential damages. Performance tires are not recommended for driving in ice and snow.
■Sport Package BMW SAV center.
◆Rear Climate Package
■Cold Weather Package
i BMW center-installed accessory

Standard Equipment | Optional Equipment
Interior seating 3.0i 4.4i 4.8is Comfort and convenience 3.0i 4.4i 4.8is
12-way power driver’s and passenger’s seat Vehicle & Key Memory ● ● ●
(includes 4-way power lumbar support) and
● ● Panoramic moonroof with fully automatic, twomemory system for driver’s seat, steering wheel
piece glass panels, power slide and lift control, ●/◆ ●/◆ ●
and outside mirrors (3 settings)
wind deflector and electric interior sunshade
12-way power front sport seats (includes 4-way
Power windows with key-off operation;
power lumbar support) with 2-way manual thigh 3
■ ■ ● “one-touch” opening and closing of
support adjustment, and memory system for driver’s ● ● ●
all door windows, anti-trapping feature,
seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors (3 settings)
and opening from remote
16-way power Comfort seats ● ●
Air conditioning ● ● ●
3-stage heated front seats ■ ■ ●
Automatic front climate control with
Front-seat center console with armrest, phone separate left/right temperature settings ● ● ●
● ● ●
accommodation, storage compartment and automatic recirculation control
Rear-seat center armrest ● ● ● Rear climate control ◆6 ● ●
Heated rear seats (requires Cold Weather Package) ● ● ● Active-charcoal micro-filter ventilation ● ● ●
Power adjustable rear seatbacks ◆ ◆ ● Keyless entry with multi-function remote control;
● ● ●
2-step unlocking and remote tailgate release
Split folding rear seats ● ● ●
Park Distance Control (front and rear) ● ● ●
Leatherette upholstery ●
Automatic headlight control ● ● ●
Dakota Leather upholstery
●/◆ ●
(seating, head restraints and door trim) Dual cupholders front and rear (total: 4-cup capacity) ● ● ●
Nappa Leather upholstery BMW Ambiance Lighting ● ● ●
●
(seating, head restraints and door trim)
Automatic tilt-down of right outside mirror
Leather shift knob, handbrake grip and boot ● ● ● for visibility of curb when backing up; ● ● ●
includes “puddle” lights
4-spoke, power tilt/telescopic leatherwrapped steering wheel with cruise, ● ● Automatic-dimming rear-view mirrors with compass7 ● ◆ ●
audio and phone4 controls
Privacy glass in rear windows ◆ ◆ ●
3-spoke, power tilt/telescopic leather-
Retractable cargo floor ● ● ●
wrapped sport steering wheel with cruise, ■ ■ ●
audio and phone4 controls
Heated steering wheel ●5 ●5 ●
Audio system
Anthracite headliner ■ ■ ●
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD8 radio with
Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors ● ● ●
Radio Data System (RDS), 3-channel ● ●
Ski bag ■ ■ ● FM diversity antenna system
Rear-door-window sunshades ◆ ◆ ● High-fidelity 10-speaker sound system ● ●
Fully finished cargo area with velour carpeting; Premium high-fidelity 12-speaker sound
● ● ●
tool kit under floor system with Digital Sound Processing (DSP) ● ● ●
and 2 subwoofers
Retractable cargo cover ● ● ●
Pre-wiring for BMW mobile phone systems ● ● ●
iPod Seamless Integration System9 i i i
SIRIUS Satellite Radio 9 i i i
3 Requires Leather upholstery or Premium Package.
4 When vehicle is so equipped.
5 Requires Cold Weather Package.
6 Requires Premium Package.
7 Includes both inside and outside mirrors.
Inside mirror includes compass with digital read-out.
8 CD player not available with optional navigation system.
9 For additional information, please visit your authorized BMW SAV center.

Instrumentation and controls 3.0i 4.4i 4.8is Premium Package12 3.0i 4.4i 4.8is
Service Interval Indicator ● ● ● Dakota Leather upholstery
◆/● ●
(seating, head restraints and door trim)
Electronic analog instrumentation with
● ● ●
LED illumination Panoramic moonroof with fully automatic,
2-piece glass panels, power slide and lift control, ◆/● ◆/● ●
Outside-temperature display ● ● ●
wind deflector and electric interior sunshade
Check Control vehicle monitor ● ● ●
Power adjustable rear seatbacks ◆ ◆ ●
8-function on-board computer ● ● ● ®
BMW Assist10 with Bluetooth
◆/● ◆/● ●
On-board DVD-based navigation system wireless communication system
● ● ●
(not available with in-dash CD player)
Automatic-dimming rear-view mirrors including
● ◆ ●
Time-delay courtesy lights with actuation from compass with digital read-out
driver’s exterior door handle or remote control; ● ● ●
automatic switch-on when engine is turned off
Rear-window defroster ● ● ●
Sport Package12
Interior tailgate release, electrically operated ● ● ●
Sport suspension calibration ■ ■ ●
Separately controllable front and rear reading lights ● ● ●
Shadowline trim ■ ■ ●
BMW Universal Transceiver (garage-door opener) ● ● ●
12-way power front sport seats (includes 4-way
Tire pressure monitor ● ● ● power lumbar support) with 2-way manual thigh 13
■ ■ ●
support adjustment, and memory system for driver’s
Chrome rings on instrument cluster surrounds ■ ■ ●
seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors (3 settings)
3-spoke, power tilt/telescopic leatherwrapped sport steering wheel with cruise, ■ ■ ●
Safety and security audio and phone14 controls
Dual front-impact airbag Supplementary Chrome rings on instrument cluster surrounds ■ ■ ●
Restraint System (SRS) with dual-threshold ● ● ●
Anthracite headliner ■ ■ ●
and dual-stage deployment
Black chrome exhaust tips ■ ■
3-point safety belts and head restraints
● ● ●
at all seating positions Titanium-color front bumper grille insert ■ ■ ●
Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners 18 x 8.5 Y Spoke (Styling 131) cast-alloy wheels,
● ● ● ■
and force limiters and 255/55R-18 all season tires
Front- and rear-compartment Head Protection 18 x 8.5 Star Spoke (Styling 183) cast-alloy wheels,
● ● ● ■
System (HPS) with front side-impact airbags and 255/55R-18 all season tires
Rear-door-mounted side-impact airbags ● ● ● 19 x 9.0 front / 19 x 10.0 rear Star Spoke
(Styling 132) wheels, and 255/50R-19 front, ●
Integrated deployment logic for 16 285/45R-19 rear performance tires15,
safety-belt pretensioners, airbags ● ● ●
and post-impact safety measures Adjustable ride height15 ● ● ●
Adaptive Brake Lights ● ● ●
Battery Safety Terminal ● ● ●
Rear Climate Package12
Central locking system ● ● ●
Rear climate control ◆17 ● ●
Coded Driveaway Protection ● ● ●
Privacy glass in rear windows ◆ ◆ ●
Alarm system with operation from keyhead remote,
● ● ●
interior motion detector Rear-door-window sunshades ◆ ◆ ●
BMW Assist10 with Bluetooth ®
●/◆ ●/◆ ●
wireless communication system
Cold Weather Package12
3-stage heated front seats ■ ■ ●
BMW Maintenance Program
High-pressure liquid headlight cleaning system ■ ■ ●
Full Maintenance11 ● ● ●
Ski bag ■ ■ ●
●Standard 10Please see your authorized BMW center for limitations and rules on subscription services provided with BMW Assist.
●Optional 11 Full Maintenance Program covers all factory-recommended maintenance, as determined by the Service Interval Indicator,
◆Premium Package for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. Full Maintenance Program includes items that need replacement due to
normal wear and tear, provided wear and tear exceeds BMW specifications. This includes items such as brake pads, brake
■Sport Package
rotors and wiper blades that are not covered by the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Any adjustments required due
◆Rear Climate Package to normal operating conditions are also included. For exclusions and limitations, refer to the Service and Warranty Informa-
■Cold Weather Package tion booklet that came with your new BMW, or see your authorized BMW SAV center for details.
12 Packages can be ordered together.
13 Requires Leather upholstery or Premium Package.
14 When vehicle is so equipped.
15 Requires Sport Package.
16 Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard and
consequential damages. Performance tires are not recommended for driving in ice and snow.
17 Requires Premium Package.

Performance data 3.0i 4.4i 4.8is General 3.0i 4.4i 4.8is
Acceleration, 0-60 mph1 sec 7.8 (8.3) 6.8 5.9 Curb weight lbs 4652 4927 5016
(4696)
Top speed2 mph 130 130 153
Weight distribution front/rear, % 48.1/51.9 49.7/50.3
Fuel economy, manual 15/21
3 (48.6/51.4)
TechnicalEPA est. mpg| Data automatic 16/21 16/22 16/21
city/highway Wheelbase in 111.0 111.0 111.0
Track, front/rear in 62.0/62.0 61.4/61.4 61.7/62.8
Length in 183.7 183.7 183.7
Accommodations
Width in 73.7 73.7 73.7
Seating capacity persons 5 5 5
Height5 in 67.5 67.2 67.2
Shoulder room, front/rear in 58.0/57.2 58.0/57.2 58.0/57.2
Ground clearance in 8.3 8.0 6.5
Head room, front4/rear in 39.9/38.5 39.9/38.5 39.9/38.5
Trailer-towing capacity lbs 6000 6000 6000
Chassis 3.0i 4.4i 4.8is
Front suspension Struts, double-pivot lower arms, coil Struts, double-pivot lower arms, coil Struts, double-pivot lower arms, air
springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock
absorbers, anti-roll bar (Sport Package: absorbers, anti-roll bar (Sport Package: absorbers, anti-roll bar
sport suspension calibration) sport suspension calibration)
Rear suspension 4-link integral suspension in aluminum, 4-link integral suspension in aluminum, 4-link integral suspension in aluminum,
coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure self-leveling air springs, twin-tube gas- self-leveling air springs, twin-tube gasshock absorbers, anti-roll bar (Sport pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Package: sport suspension calibration) (Sport Package: sport suspension
calibration)
Steering type Rack & pinion, engine-speed-sensitive Rack & pinion, engine-speed-sensitive Rack & pinion, engine-speed-sensitive
variable power assist variable power assist variable power assist
Steering ratio 21.1:1 21.1:1 21.1:1
Turns, lock-to-lock 3.5 3.5 3.5
Turning circle, ft. 39.7 39.7 39.7
Wheels, standard Cast alloy, 17 x 7.5 front & rear Cast alloy, 18 x 8.5 front & rear Cast alloy, 20 x 9.5 front, 20 x 10.5 rear
Wheels, optional (Sport Package)6 Cast alloy, 18 x 8.5 front & rear Cast alloy, 19 x 9.0 front, 19 x 10.0 rear
Tires, standard 235/65R-17 all-season front & rear 255/55R-18 all-season front & rear 275/40R-20 front performance 6
315/35R-20 rear performance 6
Tires, optional (Sport Package) 255/55R-18 all-season front & rear 255/50R-19 front performance,6
285/45R-19 rear performance6
4-wheel disc brakes 13.1-in. ventilated front, 13.1-in. ventilated front, 12.8-in. 14.0-in. ventilated front, 12.8-in.
(front/rear) 12.8-in. solid rear with electronic ventilated rear with electronic brake ventilated rear with electronic brake
brake proportioning, Anti-lock Braking proportioning, Anti-lock Braking proportioning, Anti-lock Braking
System & Dynamic Brake Control System & Dynamic Brake Control System & Dynamic Brake Control
Stability-enhancement systems Dynamic Stability Control Dynamic Stability Control Dynamic Stability Control
Cornering Brake Control Cornering Brake Control Cornering Brake Control
Hill Descent Control (HDC) Hill Descent Control (HDC) Hill Descent Control (HDC)
xDrive xDrive xDrive
Figures in ( ) refer to X5 3.0i with automatic transmission. 3 EPA-estimated figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on speed, driving habits, trip length and driving conditions; actual mileage
1 BMW AG test results. Actual acceleration results may vary, depending on specification will most likely be lower.
of vehicle; road and environmental conditions; testing procedures and driving style. 4 Without moonroof.
These results should be used for comparison only and verification should not be 5 Measurements do not include roof rail height of 1.8 inches.
attempted on public roads. BMW urges you to obey all posted speed laws and 6 Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and suspension parts are
always wear safety belts. more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages. Performance tires
2 Top speed limited electronically. are not recommended for driving in ice and snow.

Drivetrain 3.0i 4.4i 4.8is
Drive system Front engine/xDrive all-wheel drive system Front engine/xDrive all-wheel drive system Front engine/xDrive all-wheel drive system
with All Season Traction with All Season Traction with All Season Traction
Manual transmission 6-speed manual transmission – –
Gear ratios 1st 5.13:1 – –
2nd 2.83:1 – –
3rd 1.78:1 – –
4th 1.26:1 – –
5th 1.00:1 – –
6th 0.83:1 – –
Reverse 4.64:1 – –
Final drive ratio 4. 10:1 – –
Automatic transmission 5-speed with Adaptive Transmission 6-speed with Adaptive Transmission 6-speed with Adaptive Transmission
Control & STEPTRONIC automatic/ Control & STEPTRONIC automatic/ Control & STEPTRONIC automatic/
clutchless manual clutchless manual clutchless manual
Gear ratios 1st 3.42:1 1st 4.17:1 1st 4.17:1
2nd 2.22:1 2nd 2.34:1 2nd 2.34:1
3rd 1.60:1 3rd 1.52:1 3rd 1.52:1
4th 1.00:1 4th 1.14:1 4th 1.14:1
5th 0.75:1 5th 0.87:1 5th 0.87:1
6th 0.69:1 6th 0.69:1
Reverse 3.03:1 Reverse 3.40:1 Reverse 3.40:1
Final drive ratio 4. 10:1 4.10:1 3.91:1
Body
Type Unitized all-steel structure Unitized all-steel structure Unitized all-steel structure
Aerodynamic drag coefficient Cd 0.35 0.36 0.38
EPA classification Light-duty truck Light-duty truck Light-duty truck
Engine
Engine type DOHC 24-valve inline six-cylinder 4-overhead-cam 32-valve V-8 4-overhead-cam 32-valve V-8
Bore x stroke, in/mm 3.31 x 3.53 / 84.0 x 89.6 3.62 x 3.26 / 92.0 x 82.7 3.66 x 3.48 / 93.0 x 88.3
Displacement, cu in/cc 181.8 / 2979 268.4 / 4398 292.9 / 4799
Compression ratio 10.2:1 10.0:1 10.5:1
Power @ rpm, hp 225 @ 5900 315 @ 5400 355 @ 6200
Torque @ rpm, lb-ft 214 @ 3500 324 @ 3600 369 @ 3500
Engine-management system Siemens MS43; Double-VANOS Motronic ME 9.2.1; Valvetronic variable Motronic ME 9.2.1; Valvetronic variable
steplessly variable intake and exhaust valve lift, Double-VANOS steplessly valve lift, Double-VANOS steplessly
valve timing, engine cooling & other variable intake and exhaust valve timing, variable intake and exhaust valve timing,
functions included in control strategy engine cooling & other functions engine cooling & other functions
included in control strategy included in control strategy
Fuel requirement Premium unleaded (min. 91 octane) Premium unleaded (min. 91 octane) Premium unleaded (min. 91 octane)
Fuel capacity, U.S. gal 24.3 24.3 24.3
Emission control 3-way catalytic converter, dual oxygen 3-way catalytic converter, dual oxygen 3-way catalytic converter, dual oxygen
sensors, secondary air injection, sensors, secondary air injection, sensors, secondary air injection,
closed-loop mixture control (50 states) closed-loop mixture control (50 states) closed-loop mixture control (50 states)
Emissions certification* Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) Low Emission Vehicle (LEV)
* EPA/California Air Resources Board
All vehicle specifications contained in this document are based on the latest product
information available at the time of printing. BMW reserves the right to make changes,
without notice, in colors, materials, equipment, specifications and models. Further
information can be obtained from your authorized BMW SAV center or bmwusa.com.

97738.5** 101339.9**
(67.2) (69.0*)
67.5 69.3*
62.01576(61.4) 2820111.0
187273.7 4667183.7
147258.01504 145457.21484
62.01576(61.4)
218085.8
(Includes side-view mirrors)
All dimensions in inches.
Figures in ( ) refer to X5 4.4i and X5 4.8is.
*Including roof rails.
**Without panoramic moonroof.
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