The 2007 X5 is an important vehicle to BMW for the sport utility market segment. The 4.8i is a member of a series of two trim levels for the X5 which include 3.0si and 4.8i. The four-door truck with its all-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for BMW. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.

Performance

The X5 4.8i is equipped with a BMW 4.8 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.

The fuel system for the 2007 X5 is a Bosch ME-9.2 design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 22.50 gallons.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The X5 has 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 air in the rear.

X5 4.8i Statistics

The dimensions of the X5 4.8i are 76.10 inches wide by 191.10 inches long. It sits a comfortable 69.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 115.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $45,900 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $42,230. 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. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 48 months or 50,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

Fuel Efficiency

The X5 4.8i received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the BMW X5 4.8i sold well in 2007. 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.

Tags: 4-Door, 4.8i, BMW X5, Sport Utility, United States market

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