BMW X5 2003 4.8is (E53)
BMW X5 2003 4.8 petrol description
Crossover / SUV BMW X5 2003 4.8is has been produced from April, 2004 to January, 2007. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.8 litres, which produces power of 360 horsepower on 6200 rpm - this is the most powerfull BMW X5 2003 - 2007 version and torque 500 Nm (Newton metres) on 3600 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. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 290 000 and 490 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This BMW X5 4.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8 litres.
BMW X5 2003 4.8is has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW X5 2003 4.8is accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 246 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW X5 2003 4.8is fuel consumption is 14 litres per 100km (7.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 19 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 10 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 93 litres or 24.57 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 920 kilometers on highway.
BMW X5 safety
During safety testing BMW X5 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW X5 is evaluated with five stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW X5 got one star.
BMW X5 2003 4.8is technical data
| Model: | BMW X5 4.8is | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
| Production period: | 2004. April ... 2007. January | ||
| Engine: | 4799 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 324 g/km |
| Power: | 360 HP ON 6200 RPM | Torque: | 500 NM ON 3600 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
| Top speed: | 246 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.0 (combined) 19.0 (urban) 10.0 (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: | 2700 kg | ||
BMW X5 2003 4.8is engine N62B48
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 290,000 to 490,000 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 | 4799 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 93 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 88.3 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11 : 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 2003 4.8is oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 8 litres (8.5 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 13 litres (13.7 quarts) |
| Power | 360 HP ON 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 NM ON 3600 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 2001 |
| Duration of production | 9 years |
| Engine also used on | BMW 5 sērija BMW 7 sērija BMW 6 sērija |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All BMW X5 crossover [2003 - 2007] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BMW X5 2003 3.0i 4x4
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
3.0 Petrol | 231 HP | 13.0 l/100km | Manual (6) |
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BMW X5 2003 3.0i 4x4
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
3.0 Petrol | 231 HP | 13.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
|
BMW X5 2003 3.0d 4x4
Oct 2003 — Dec 2006 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
3.0 Diesel | 218 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Manual (6) |
| BMW X5 2003 3.0d 4x4 | 3.0 Diesel | 218 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
|
BMW X5 2003 4.4i 4x4
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
4.4 Petrol | 320 HP | 13.0 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
|
BMW X5 2004 4.8is 4x4
Apr 2004 — Jan 2007 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds |
4.8 Petrol | 360 HP | 14.0 l/100km | Automatic (6) |