2011 BMW X5 Overview

Expressive Design with First-Class Equipment Features
To enhance sporting performance, the body design of the new BMW X5 is characterized by well-balanced proportions that accentuate both the vehicle’s powerful elegance and its agility. The interior of the new BMW X5 comes as standard with side curtain head airbags. It also features three-point automatic seat belts for all seats, belt force limiters, belt tensioners and crash-active headrests at the front as well as the ISOFIX child seat system for the second-row seats. All occupant restraint systems are centrally and electronically controlled. the navigation system Professional also comprises multi-mode control of functions by voice entry – which facilitates direct access to stored music and the verbal entry of entire addresses – and by the controller.

Innovative Drive Technology
The new drive technology implemented on the new BMW X5 includes: a revised BMW xDrive technology which contributes even more effectively to distribute drive forces to the front and rear axles in a 40:60 split in normal driving situations; suspension technology ideal prerequisite for supreme driving dynamics on tarmac; Adaptive Drive which permanently monitors and calculates data on the road speed, steering angle, lateral and longitudinal acceleration, body and wheel velocity as well as height levels; high-performance brake system and tires with emergency running properties; ConnectedDrive driver assistance systems for optimizing comfort and safety as well as for the use of infotainment functions, offering the world’s most unique choice of mobility services relating to traffic information, emergency calls, vehicle, information and office services, travel and leisure time planning as well as the Internet; and Speed Limit Info and Lane Departure Warning.

New Range Of Engines with Turbocharger and Direct Injection in All Petrol and Diesel Versions
Petrol engines:
The unique 4.4 litre turbochargers engine develops an output of 300 kW/407 bhp within an engine speed range of 5,500 to 6,400 rpm. Maximum torque is at 600 Nm between 1,750 and 4,500 rpm. The BMW X5 xDrive50i accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds, reaching its top speed at 250 km/h. Average fuel consumption according to the EU test cycle is 12.5 litres/100 km. The CO2 emission level is 292 grams/km. Maximum torque of 400 Nm is available between 1,200 und 5,000 rpm. The new BMW X5 xDrive35i sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, top speed being 235 km/h. The significantly increased output is combined with an average fuel consumption reduced to 10.1 litres/100 km in the EU test cycle and a CO2 emission level of 236 grams/km.

Diesel engines:
The new diesel has a maximum engine speed of 5,600 rpm. The BMW X5 xDrive40d sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds. Top speed is 236 km/h, and has an average fuel consumption of 7.5 litres/100 km in the EU test cycle and a CO2 emission level of 198 grams/km. The engine generates its maximum output of 180 kW/245 bhp at 4,000 rpm,
producing its maximum torque of 540 Nm between 1,750 and 3,000 rpm. The new BMW X5 xDrive30d accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 222 km/h. The average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is now 7.4 litres/100 km, with a reduction of 10%. The new BMW X5 xDrive30d achieves a CO2 emission level of 195 grams/km.

Premium Standard Equipment (Exclusive Options)
The new BMW X5 offers the driving and travelling comfort of a luxury-class premium vehicle with its premium standard equipment, which includes 4-zone automatic climate control, an audio system with CD drive and AUX In connection, a multifunction steering wheel, electrically operated front seat height and backrest adjustment with active front seat ventilation, a rain sensor with integrated automatic headlight control, a heated steering wheel, a panorama glass roof, an electrically operated tailgate, an automatic soft-close function for all doors, a CD changer and a USB audio interface, and a rear co
mpartment entertainment system with a TV function for both analogue and digital television reception. Besides, the new BMW X5 is also equipped as standard with the latest generation of the iDrive control system, of which 6.5-inch control display is harmoniously integrated into the dashboard and ideally positioned for the driver.

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