Shelly BMW of Buena Park, Orange County, Southern California is your BMW Dealership for the All New 2008 BMW X5 Series.

Read below for more detailed information on the 2008 BMW X5 Series: BMW X5 3.0si, BMW X5 4.8i

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The 2008 BMW X5 is a midsize luxury SUV available in two trim levels: 3.0si and 4.8i. Standard equipment on the 3.0si includes 18-inch wheels, adaptive xenon headlights, cruise control, a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, 10-way power front seats with driver memory, a power tilt-telescoping steering column, vinyl "leatherette" upholstery, the iDrive electronics interface and a 12-speaker sound system with two subwoofers, CD player and an auxiliary audio jack. Aside from its larger engine and the addition of leather upholstery, the 4.8i is pretty much identical.

Style Comparisons

Powertrains and Performance

The BMW X5 comes with either a six-cylinder or V8 engine. The 3.0si is powered by a 3.0-liter inline-6 that produces 260 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of torque. The 4.8i gets, predictably, a 4.8-liter V8 good for 350 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. In performance testing, the X5 4.8i went from zero to 60 mph in 7 seconds. Fuel economy estimates for 2008 are 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway for the 3.0si, while the 4.8i returns 14 mpg city and 19 mpg highway.

Dimensions
Exterior
Length: 191.1 in.	Width: 76.1 in.
Height: 69.5 in.	Wheel Base: 115.5 in.
Ground Clearance: 8.3 in.	Curb Weight: 4982 lbs.
Gross Weight: 6327 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 38.4 in.	Front Shoulder Room: 60 in.
Rear Head Room: 38.3 in.	Rear Shoulder Room: 58 in.
Front Leg Room: 40 in.	Rear Leg Room: 36.6 in.
Maximum Cargo Capacity: 75 cu. ft.	Maximum Seating: 7
Performance Data
Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 6	Base Engine Size: 3 liters
Base Engine Type: Inline 6	Horsepower: 260 hp
Max Horsepower: 6600 rpm	Torque: 225 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 2750 rpm	Maximum Payload: 1345 lbs.
Maximum Towing Capacity: 6000 lbs.	Drive Type: AWD
Turning Circle: 42 ft.

Fuel Data

Safety

The X5 comes standard with antilock brakes, traction control, stability control, brake drying and standby features, a rollover sensor, front side airbags and side curtain airbags for the first and second rows. A rearview camera and front and rear parking sensors are optional. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2008 BMW X5 its highest score of "Good" for both the frontal-offset and side impact crash tests.

Safety Features
Antilock Brakes: Standard	Four Wheel Antilock Brakes: Standard
Depowered Airbag: Standard	Passenger Airbag: Standard
Head Airbag: Standard	Side Airbag: Standard
Child Safety Seats: Not Available	Traction Control: Standard
Stability Control: Standard

Crash Test Results
NHTSA Ratings
Passenger: Not Tested
Driver: Not Tested
Side Impact Front: Not Tested
Side Impact Rear: Not Tested
Rollover Rating: 4 stars
NHTSA: 5 star, 4 star, 3 star, 2 star, 1 star, Not Tested
IIHS Ratings
Crash Offset: Not Tested
Bumper Bash: Not Tested

Interior Design and Special Features

The new X5's interior is one of the most elegant BMW has ever built. The dash is gently curved, with handsome wood inlays, generously sized air vents, oversized instrumentation and a truly gorgeous soft-feeling top that unifies the whole design. The only sour notes are the all-in-one iDrive controller and the optional third-row seat. Despite recent improvements, the iDrive system still annoys many drivers with its complexity, and the third-row seat is acutely lacking in spaciousness, even compared with those in other midsize crossover SUVs. Although not a deal-breaker, the electronic gear selector is also rather odd, resembling a joystick found on the bridge of the starship Enterprise. With the second- and third-row seats folded, the X5 has 75 cubic feet of cargo space available, which is about average for this class of vehicle.

Dimensions
Exterior
Length: 191.1 in.	Width: 76.1 in.
Height: 69.5 in.	Wheel Base: 115.5 in.
Ground Clearance: 8.3 in.	Curb Weight: 4982 lbs.
Gross Weight: 6327 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 38.4 in.	Front Shoulder Room: 60 in.
Rear Head Room: 38.3 in.	Rear Shoulder Room: 58 in.
Front Leg Room: 40 in.	Rear Leg Room: 36.6 in.
Maximum Cargo Capacity: 75 cu. ft.	Maximum Seating: 7
Performance Data
Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 6	Base Engine Size: 3 liters
Base Engine Type: Inline 6	Horsepower: 260 hp
Max Horsepower: 6600 rpm	Torque: 225 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 2750 rpm	Maximum Payload: 1345 lbs.
Maximum Towing Capacity: 6000 lbs.	Drive Type: AWD
Turning Circle: 42 ft.

Fuel Data

Source: www.edmunds.com

Both trims come with a bevy of optional packages. Most X5s on dealer lots will include the Premium Package, which adds leather upholstery (3.0si), power lumbar support, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and Bluetooth. The Sport Package includes 19-inch wheels, active roll stabilization, electronic dampening control, a sport steering wheel and adjustable front seat thigh support. The Technology Package adds a navigation system with real-time traffic, front and rear parking assist and a rearview camera. Other desirable options include upgraded multi-contouring power front seats with ventilation, a third-row seat, a power liftgate, BMW's active steering, keyless ignition, a rear-seat entertainment system, satellite radio, HD radio, an iPod adapter and a head-up display.