The X5 xDrive35d is equipped with a BMW 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The X5 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the X5 xDrive35d are inches wide by inches long. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was an industry-low price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2009 X5 is a traditional N/A, running on DIESEL fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected CDI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

The X5 xDrive35d received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a diesel-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2009 model year was very successful for the BMW X5. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the xDrive35d version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 4-Door, BMW X5, Sport Utility, United States market, xDrive35d

This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 at 4:01 am and is filed under 2009, BMW, X5. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.