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Summary
If you have to own a sport-utility vehicle and your heart is set on a BMW you'll love the X5. It offers the luxury and character one expects of a BMW. If you want a vehicle that can carry passengers in comfort and has reasonable cargo space you'll enjoy a 540i sport wagon more as it offers the same interior space coupled with better performance, better fuel economy and better handling, all for much the same price. If you want a macho SUV that will go rock climbing, the X5 is not for you. If you want to carry the contents of a small apartment you'd be better of with a minivan. The choice is yours. But at least BMW has moved the needle by designing an SUV (or SAV") that improves the breed substantially in terms of comfort, handling and safety."
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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4.4i (2.8i model introduction spring '00) |
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Engines:
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4.4-liter dohc 32v V8 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed automatic with Steptronic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual front and side airbags standard, rear side airbags optional; ABS standard |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Spartanburg, SC |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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X5 4.4I ($49,970) |
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Standard Equipment:
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(4.4i) traction control, dynamic stability control, hill descent control, remote locking with key memory, power/memory front seats, leather upholstery, wood trim, automatic climate control, stereo radio/cassette 10-speaker sound system; destination charge included |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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rear side airbags ($385), Power moonroof ($1,050), Park Distance control ($350), Xenon headlights ($500), Navigation system ($1,990), Premium audio system ($1,200), Privacy glass ($275) |
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Destination Charge:
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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55720 |
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Layout:
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all-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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282 @ 5400 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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324 @ 3600 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed automatic with Steptronic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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13/17 |
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Wheelbase:
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111.0 |
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Length/width/height:
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183.7/73.7/67.2 |
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Track, f/r:
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61.4/61.4 |
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Turning circle:
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39.7 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.9/58.0/39.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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38.5/57.2/35.4 |
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Cargo volume:
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15.9/54.8 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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6000 |
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Independent |
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Ground clearance:
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7.1 |
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Curb weight:
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4828 |
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Tires:
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P255/55HR18 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc |
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Fuel capacity:
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24.3 |
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