BMW X5 2000 4.6is (E53)
BMW X5 2000 4.6 petrol description
Crossover / SUV BMW X5 2000 4.6is has been produced from April, 2002 to October, 2003. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.6 litres, which produces power of 347 horsepower on 5700 rpm - this is the most powerfull BMW X5 2000 - 2003 version and torque 480 Nm (Newton metres) on 3700 revolutions per minute.
This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 310 000 and 520 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This BMW X5 4.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.5 litres.
BMW X5 2000 4.6is has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW X5 2000 4.6is accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 240 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW X5 2000 4.6is fuel consumption is 15 litres per 100km (6.7 km/l), city fuel economy - 21 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 11 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 93 litres or 24.57 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 kilometers on highway.
BMW X5 2000 4.6is technical data
| Model: | BMW X5 4.6is | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
| Production period: | 2002. April ... 2003. October | ||
| Engine: | 4619 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 356 g/km |
| Power: | 347 HP ON 5700 RPM | Torque: | 480 NM ON 3700 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
| Top speed: | 240 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.0 (combined) 21.0 (urban) 11.0 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres (24.6 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.67m (length) 1.92m (width) 1.71m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | ||
| Ground clearance: | 187 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
| Seats: | 5 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 1550 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 2650 kg | ||
BMW X5 2000 4.6is engine M62B46
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
| Engine displacement | 4619 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 93 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 85 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| BMW X5 2000 4.6is oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 7.5 litres (7.9 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 13 litres (13.7 quarts) |
| Power | 347 HP ON 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 480 NM ON 3700 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1996 |
| Duration of production | 29 years |
Most often compared to
All BMW X5 crossover [2000 - 2003] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BMW X5 2001 2.9 3.0d 4x4
Jun 2001 — Oct 2003 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
2.9 Diesel | 184 HP | 9.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
|
BMW X5 2001 2.9 3.0d 4x4
Sep 2001 — Oct 2003 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.9 Diesel | 184 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
|
BMW X5 2000 3.0i 4x4
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
3.0 Petrol | 231 HP | 13.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
|
BMW X5 2000 3.0i 4x4
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
3.0 Petrol | 231 HP | 13.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| BMW X5 2000 4.4i 4x4 | 4.4 Petrol | 286 HP | 14.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
|
BMW X5 2002 4.6is 4x4
Apr 2002 — Oct 2003 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds |
4.6 Petrol | 347 HP | 15.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |