The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 4.8i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW X5 M Sport-Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 69,500

€ 109,700

€ 69,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The X5 4.8i is 0.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and an inch lower than the X5 M.
X5 4.8i
X5 M
68.5
76.1
86.5
69.4
78.5
86.5
76.1 in
Width
78.5 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
68.5 in
Height
69.4 in
115.5
191.1
115.5
191
191.1 in
Length
191 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
X5 4.8i
X5 M
4806 lb
Curb Weight
5247 lb
6140 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6404 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
8.4 %

General
X5 4.8i
X5 M
E70
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X5 4.8i
X5 M
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N62
Engine Series
BMW S63
N62-B48
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
350 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
547 hp
at 6000 rpm
X5 4.8i
350 hp
547 hp
X5 M
350 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
X5 4.8i
350 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
X5 M
Performance
X5 4.8i
X5 M
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

X5 4.8i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

X5 M
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.59 lb/hp
X5 4.8i
13.73 lb/hp
9.59 lb/hp
X5 M
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X5 4.8i
X5 M
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
17 mpg
X5 4.8i
20 mpg
17 mpg
X5 M
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
440 mi
Range
380 mi
X5 4.8i
440 mi
380 mi
X5 M
Environmental Impact
227.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
263.3 kWh
X5 4.8i
227.4 kWh
263.3 kWh
X5 M
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
523 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X5 4.8i
X5 M
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft














49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.6 cu ft