The redesigned X5 will carry three engine options when the car
goes on sale at authorized BMW dealerships later this year.
The first choice, the xDrive50i variant will be available with a
4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 petrol engine which is expected to deliver at
least 450 horsepower (330 kW) at 5,500 rpm with its peak torque reaches
at 479 lb-ft or around 650 Nm at 2,000-4,500 rpm. The 4.4L petrol engine
benefit from the use of direct-injection feature, Valvetronic and BMW
Twin-Power Turbo technology.
As for its fuel efficiency, the direct-injection V8 engine has an
average fuel consumption of at least 10,4 to 10,5-liters per 100 km,
equivalent to 26,9-27,2 mpg. According to EU standards, the CO2
emissions for this 4,395 cc petrol engine is 242-244 g/km. Speaking
about performance, the 2014 BMW X5 xDrive50i can complete the 0-62 mph
(0-100 km/h) in 5.0 seconds and top speed is limited to 155 mph (250
km/h).
Regardless of the petrol variant, the German-based automaker also
offers common-rail diesel engine with a 2,993 cc capacity in the
xDrive30d variant. Under its hood, buyers will find a turbocharger
3.0-liter 6-cylinder in-line diesel engine that also featuring BMW
Twin-Power Turbo technology, including direct-injection features and
variable inlet geometry for turbocharger.
Common-rail diesel version in the redesigned X5 xDrive30d has a peak
power output up to 258 horsepower or around 190 kW at 4,000 rpm and its
maximum torque to be achieved at 413 lb-ft or around 560 Nm at
1,500-3,000 rpm. According to EU standards, the average fuel consumption
for this six-cylinder engine is rated at 6.2-liters/100 km or is equal
to 45,6 mpg. Furthermore, the diesel variant has CO2 emissions up to
162-164 g/km.
However, the new X5 xDrive30d can hit the road with its maximum speed up
to 143 mph or around 230 km/h and is able to bring you to accelerate
from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 6.9 seconds. Unfortunately, in terms of
performance, the xDrive30d variant is even worse compared to the first
option.
Next up is the third option, the 2014 BMW X5 M50d is powered by a
3.0-liter common-rail diesel engine (2,993 cc) and get the most benefit
from the use of BMW M Performance Twin-Power Turbo technology, which
consists of three-turbochargers, variable turbine geometry and
high-pressure. In addition, this six-cylinder engine also featuring
direct injection with piezo injectors.
The maximum output of this three-turbocharged 3.0L engine can reach
at least 381 horsepower (280 kW) at 4,000-4,400 rpm with its peak torque
up to 546 lb-ft (740 Nm) at 2,000-3,000 rpm. Meanwhile, the fuel
efficiency is rated at 6.7-liters/100 km or around 42,2 mpg with CO2
emissions reach 177 g/km.
In
terms of performance, the third option is better than the xDrive30d
variant. In addition, the new X5 M50d is able to hit the road up to 155
mph (250 km/h) and will complete the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in just 5.3
seconds. This suggests that this third option has a performance that is
almost equivalent to the xDrive50i petrol variant.
According to BMW,
all engine options will be available with a standard 8-speed automatic
gearbox that features several BMW’s advanced technologies, such as Auto
Start-Stop features and Proactive Driving Assistant. The engines are
available with standard all-wheel-drive system, while the crossover will
also offer several optional packages.
Regardless of engine specifications, the 2014 BMW X5 is basically
having an exterior design that is almost similar to the previous model
year. However, the German automaker gives some important improvements
and slightly changes to its exterior design. At the front end, the new
model has a different front grille, new aerodynamic bumper as well as
featuring LED adaptive headlights available as an optional.
Furthermore,
BMW also provides some special touches on the exterior design to
enhance its overall characteristics, such as the rear window with Aero
Blades and there’s also Air Breathers as well as Air Curtains. If that’s
not enough, the new X5 crossover will also be available with the M
Sport package for its exterior and interior, which can be ordered by
each buyer with certain combinations.
Moving into the cabin, the interior received some benefit from the
use of high-quality materials and some important improvements to
increase its luxurious ambience and spaciousness. We can see some
important features, such as 40:20:40 split/folding rear seat backrest,
650-1,870-liters for boot capacity and standard automatic tailgate
operation. Not only that, the 2014 model year also gets some exclusive
touches that include poplar grain wood trim, aluminum hexagon, gloss
black accents, oxide silver and much more.
Speaking about its release date, BMW has officially confirmed that
the release date for the 2014 BMW X5 is scheduled for November-December
2013. Shortly after that, the crossover
will be available at authorized BMW dealer. Unfortunately, the German
automaker hasn’t released official pricing details for the 2014 model
year.
Courtesy of thecardriving.com
