Performance Review: BMW X5 4.8is V8 - [2004]

Figures & Specs Summary:

BMW X5 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the BMW X5 4.8is V8 is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2004. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 and the 2005 SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L.This particular BMW X5 has a 4799cc 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 2275 kgs (5015 lbs) this makes the BMW X5 4.8is V8 in the same weight category as the 2020 Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The BMW X5 shares the same bhp with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp)

In terms of power the 4799cc 32V V8 engine produces 355 bhp (264 kW) @ 6200 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 369 lb-ft (500.2 Nm) @ 3600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 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 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T (181.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the BMW X5.

The BMW X5 has a Power to weight ratio of 156.0 bhp per ton and 162.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2004 X5 competing with the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T (181.0 bhp per ton) or the 2003 Nissan 350Z Coupe (180.9 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 162.1 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 2005 Lotus Exige 240 R (187.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2014 Porsche 911 Targa 4 991 (187.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.2 secs, this made the BMW X5 4.8is V8 as fast as the 2019 Land-Rover Defender 110 3.0 Turbo (6.00 secs) the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT 3.6 V6 AWD (6.00 secs) the 2017 Toyota Century 5.0 V8 (6.00 secs) the or the 2015 Seat Leon ST Cupra 265 DSG (6.00 secs). This BMW X5 4.8is V8 is also faster than the 2017 Maserati Ghibli 3.0 V6 Diesel (6.10 secs) the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 SDV6 300 (6.10 secs) the 2017 Hyundai i30 N 2.0 Turbo (6.10 secs) the and the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo Auto (6.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the X5 and the 2017 Hyundai i30 N 2.0 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the BMW X5 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.7 secs @ 93.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2017 Hyundai i30 N 2.0 Turbo (14.64 secs), the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T (14.64 secs), and the 1974 Lancia Stratos 2.5 V6 (14.65 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2004 version of the BMW X5 4.8is V8 has a maximum speed of 153mph.

Top Speed of the 2004 X5 equals the 1999 Porsche Boxster 3.2 S 260 (164 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2004 BMW X5 4.8is V8 then how about the 1999 Porsche Boxster 3.2 S 260 (164 mph), the 1977 Lamborghini Countach LP400S (164 mph), or the 1967 Ford GT 40 (164 mph).

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