BMW X5 E53 4.8is SUV
265 kW360 PS355 hp2004–2006
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- Power
- 265 kW 360 PS · 355 hp
- Length
- 4,666 mm
- Displacement
- 4,800 cm³
Built 2004–2006, the BMW X5 E53 4.8 4.8is SUV develops 265 kW (360 PS) from a 4.8-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine. The X5 E53 4.8 4.8is has all-wheel drive.
It is the most powerful of the 3 petrol versions in the X5 E53 range, with 56% more output than the entry 3.0 3.0i (170 kW).
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,800 cm³ 4.8 l · 293 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 265 kW 360 PS · 355 hp |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,666 mm 183.7 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,872 mm 73.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm 111.0 in |
Production
| Body type | SUV |
|---|---|
| Years | 2004–2006 |
| Generation | X5 E53 (1999–2006) |
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