BMW X5 E70 3.0 M50d SUV
280 kW381 PS375 hp740 Nm2012–2013
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- Power
- 280 kW 381 PS · 375 hp
- Torque
- 740 Nm 546 lb-ft
- Length
- 4,854 mm
- Displacement
- 3,000 cm³
Built 2012–2013, the BMW X5 E70 3.0 M50d SUV develops 280 kW (381 PS) and 740 Nm of torque from a 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel engine. The X5 E70 3.0 M50d pairs all-wheel drive with an automatic transmission.
In a X5 E70 line-up of 3 diesel versions, the X5 E70 3.0 M50d tops the power chart, 56% above the entry 3.0 xDrive30d (180 kW). The X5 E70 3.0 M50d is also the strongest on torque (740 Nm).
What the figures favour in the X5 E70 3.0 M50d
- Most powerful diesel version of the X5 E70: 280 kW (381 PS)
- Most torque in the range: 740 Nm
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Engine
| Engine code | N57S |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Displacement | 3,000 cm³ 3.0 l · 183 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 280 kW 381 PS · 375 hp |
| Torque | 740 Nm 546 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,854 mm 191.1 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,933 mm 76.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,933 mm 115.5 in |
Production
| Body type | SUV |
|---|---|
| Years | 2012–2013 |
| Generation | X5 E70 (2006–2013) |
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