The BMW X5 4.8is for 2006: Improving on 2005
The BMW X5 is a 4-door truck available at your BMW dealer. The X5 came in three configurations: 3.0i, 4.4i, and 4.8is. The 4.8is configuration is powered by the 4.8-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 21 highway miles and 15 - 16 city. The X5 competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Honda.
BMW X5 Engine Specs
Standard equipment in the X5 for 2005 and 2006 includes the 4.8 liter engine by BMW, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 6-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.
The fuel system for the 2006 X5 is a traditional Bosch ME-9.2, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 24.30 gallons.
The X5 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses air and air springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the X5 4.8is are 73.70 inches wide by 183.70 inches long. It sits 69.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 111.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $42,500 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $38,855. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
The standard warranty period for the X5 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2006 X5 gets 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 - 16 in the city. This is subpar for a sport utility truck.
What We Think of the BMW X5
There are several reasons why the BMW X5 4.8is sold well in 2006. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a BMW, specifically a X5.
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Has anyone put any big-time kilometers on this? Just need to know…
Good article. At first I felt like I needed to refute your review of the BMW X5, but after further reflection I can see your point of view. Perhaps my personal X5 4.8is is an abberation. What is everyone else’s experiences?
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