The new engines in the range are claimed to be cleaner and more powerful. The new xDrive30d emits only 195g/km of CO2 – a 10 percent improvement – but produces 245hp, up 10hp on the previous equivalent. Acceleration to 100 km/h takes 7.6 seconds – a 6 percent improvement.
The replacement of the twin-turbocharged xDrive35d with the new xDrive40d sees an improvement in emissions of 10 percent, emitting 198g/km CO2. The zero to 100km/h time is now 6.6 seconds, down from 7.0 seconds.
Powered by the world’s first twin-turbocharged V8 engine with the catalytic converter located in the vee, the xDrive50i has an extra 53hp compared to the model it replaces, taking the total to 408hp.
The BMW X5 powertrains include a standard eight-speed automatic transmission.
