Performance Review: BMW X5 35D Turbo - [2008]

Figures & Specs Summary:

BMW X5 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the BMW X5 35D Turbo is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero TT.This particular BMW X5 has a 2993cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St6's includes the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965

The X5 shares its Petrol St6 engine configuration with the likes of the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965 and the . If you're looking for other fast cars which share the X5's All Wheel Drive, - combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2185 kgs (4817 lbs) this makes the BMW X5 35D Turbo in the same weight category as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The BMW X5 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 2993cc 24V St6 engine produces 282 bhp (210 kW) @ 4400 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Twin Turbo St6 throws out 428 lb-ft (580.2 Nm) @ 1750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the BMW X5 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2005 Audi Q7 4.2 V8 (154.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the BMW X5.

The BMW X5 has a Power to weight ratio of 129.0 bhp per ton and 195.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 X5 competing with the 2005 Audi Q7 4.2 V8 (154.0 bhp per ton) or the 1993 BMW 8 Series 840Ci 4.0 V8 2d Auto (154.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the BMW X5 generating around 195.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2020 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 982 (220.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2012 BMW 1 Series M135i F20 (220.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.9 secs, this made the BMW X5 35D Turbo as fast as the 2020 Ford Puma ST 1.5 Turbo (6.70 secs) the 2017 Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 Diesel (6.70 secs) the 2012 Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati 1.4 Turbo (6.70 secs) the or the 2012 Dodge Charger SXT Blacktop 3.6L V6 (6.70 secs). This BMW X5 35D Turbo is also faster than the 2017 Dodge Charger SXT AWD 3.7 V6 (6.80 secs) the 2015 Renault Megane Energy TCe 205 GT 1.6 Turbo (6.80 secs) the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Countrman (6.80 secs) the and the 2010 Alfa-Romeo Brera JTS 3.2 V6 24v (6.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the X5 and the 2004 Renault Clio 2.0 16V 182 Cup

When talking about the performance of the BMW X5 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.67 secs @ 87.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2004 Renault Clio 2.0 16V 182 Cup (15.60 secs), the 1997 Honda Civic Type R 1.6 16v - EK9 (15.61 secs), and the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Coupe (15.62 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2008 version of the BMW X5 35D Turbo has a maximum speed of 146mph.

Top Speed of the 2008 X5 equals the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (157 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2008 BMW X5 35D Turbo then how about the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (157 mph), the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX FQ 360 (157 mph), or the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX FQ 320 (157 mph).

Related Links:

2008 X5 Rivals List.

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