Performance Review: BMW X5 4.4 V8 - [1999]

Figures & Specs Summary:

BMW X5 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the BMW X5 4.4 V8 is the 5 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 1999. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the and the .This particular BMW X5 has a 4398cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The X5 shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the X5's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2180 kgs (4806 lbs) this makes the BMW X5 4.4 V8 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 4398cc 32V V8 engine produces 282 bhp (210 kW) @ 5400 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 Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 325 lb-ft (440.6 Nm) @ 3600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (332 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 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 1987 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 Convertible (154.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the BMW X5.

The BMW X5 has a Power to weight ratio of 129.3 bhp per ton and 149.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1999 X5 competing with the 1987 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 Convertible (154.3 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 149.0 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 2011 Infiniti FX 50 5.0 V8 (174.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2009 Nissan 370Z 3.7 V6 Roadster (173.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.6 secs, this made the BMW X5 4.4 V8 as fast as the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue (7.40 secs) the 2013 KIA Pro Ceed GT 1.6 Turbo (7.40 secs) the 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.4 FR Turbo Supercharged (7.40 secs) the or the 2012 Volkswagen-VW Beetle 2.0 TSi Cabriolet (7.40 secs). This BMW X5 4.4 V8 is also faster than the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (7.50 secs) the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue Wagon (7.50 secs) the 2017 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD Variant 2.0 TDi DSG (7.50 secs) the and the 2017 Subaru Forester 2.0 XT Premium (7.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the X5 and the 2003 Volvo S80 T6 3.0 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the BMW X5 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.66 secs @ 87.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2003 Volvo S80 T6 3.0 Turbo (15.59 secs), the 2004 Renault Clio 2.0 16V 182 Cup (15.60 secs), and the 1997 Honda Civic Type R 1.6 16v - EK9 (15.61 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1999 version of the BMW X5 4.4 V8 has a maximum speed of 129mph.

Top Speed of the 1999 X5 equals the 2021 BMW i4 M50 (140 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1999 BMW X5 4.4 V8 then how about the 2021 BMW i4 M50 (140 mph), the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (140 mph), or the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (140 mph).

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1999 X5 Rivals List.

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