BMW X5 M E70 Crossover (2010-2013)
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BMW X5 M E70 is a high-performance mid-size crossover in production from 2010 to 2013. It was powered by a highly-tuned S63 hot-V bi-turbo V8 engine that displaced 4.4 liters paired to a ZF 8HP automatic transmission.
On the plus side, the E70 X5 M delivers a level of raw performance that pleases. While BMW no longer pretends that the X5 is any sort of "SUV" with the X5 M, the on-road handling and acceleration have been maximized. Few vehicles in its class can come close to the X5 M.
However, the S63 engine is just as unreliable as the N63 on which it is based, if not more so. Hence, the E70 X5 M can be expected to be an oil-burner with a short service life.
Owners may find that at speed the vehicle consumes a lot more than the numbers indicate, thanks to a disappointing 0.38 coefficient of drag to show for it. With a 13.9L/100km (16.9mpg) fuel "dis-economy", owners have to be prepared to pay for their "smiles-per-mile".
Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the BMW X5 M (E70) uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 78% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb acceleration
- Great handling for a crossover
- Exciting styling
Cons
- High 0.38 drag coefficient
- Unreliable drivetrain
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Specifications
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
620 L / 21.9 cu-ft ~ 1750 L / 61.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
17.0 L / 18.0 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.5 L / 9.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
Passengers
5
Payload
600 kg / 1323 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
22.0 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
18.6 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
21.5 deg
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Tire Size
275/40 R20, 315/35 R20
Turning Circle
12.8 m / 42.0 ft
Construction
Body Style
5-door SUV
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
207 mm / 8.1 in
Size | Height
1764 mm / 69.4 in
Size | Length
4851 mm / 191.0 in
Size | Width
1994 mm / 78.5 in
Track Width | Front
1660.0 mm / 65.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1672.0 mm / 65.8 in
Weight
2305.0 kg / 5081.7 lbs
Wheel Size
10J x 20, 11J x 20
Wheelbase
2933 mm / 115.5 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.5 sec
CO2 Emission
325 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.38
Fuel Economy
13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (combined) | 19.3 L/100km / 12.2 MPG (urban) | 10.8 L/100km / 21.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 3000 kg / 6614 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
S63B44
Engine | Bore
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.4 L / 268.2 cu-in / 4395.0 cc
Engine | Power
555.0 hp / 413.9 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
126.3 hp/L / 2.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
88.3 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
680 Nm / 501.5 lb-ft @ 1500-5650 rpm
Engine | Type
Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Production
Availability
2010 ~ 2013
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