Buyers of the BMW X5 are aware of the reputation of the truck they are purchasing. The X5 has been one of the premier vehicles of the BMW line for years. It is considered an institution of a truck and the 2008 model is no exception. The BMW X5 falls into the sport utility for the family category. People who purchase the X5 have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Engine Performance

The X5 4.8i is equipped with a BMW 4.8 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.

The X5 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and air springs front and rear respectively.

X5 4.8i Statistics

The X5 is 191.10 inches long, 76.10 inches wide, and 69.50 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 115.50 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $45,900 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $42,230. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2008 X5 is a Bosch ME-9.2 design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 22.50 gallons.

The X5 4.8i received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and twenty one when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.

In Summary

The 2007 model began the promise of the BMW X5. The 2008 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers BMW hopes that the X5 4.8i will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 4-Door, 4.8i, BMW X5, Sport Utility, United States market

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