Performance Review: BMW X5 4.4 V8 XDrive50i - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

BMW X5 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the BMW X5 4.4 V8 XDrive50i is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular BMW X5 has a 4395cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The X5 shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the X5's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2250 kgs (4960 lbs) this makes the BMW X5 4.4 V8 XDrive50i in the same weight category as the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo or the give or take 50kg.

The BMW X5 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 4395cc 32V V8 engine produces 444 bhp (331 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The Turbo V8 throws out 479 lb-ft (649.4 Nm) @ 2000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (460 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the BMW X5 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2002 Jaguar S Type 4.2 V8 R Auto (222.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the BMW X5.

The BMW X5 has a Power to weight ratio of 197.3 bhp per ton and 212.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 X5 competing with the 2002 Jaguar S Type 4.2 V8 R Auto (222.2 bhp per ton) or the 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS 3.3 V12 (222.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the BMW X5 generating around 212.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2018 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Bi Turbo (237.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 1993 Mercedes SL Class 60 AMG 6.0 V8 (237.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.2 secs, this made the BMW X5 4.4 V8 XDrive50i as fast as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Turbo FL5 (5.00 secs) the or the 2020 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP (5.00 secs). This BMW X5 4.4 V8 XDrive50i is also faster than the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Ti 2.0 Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 5.7 V8 370 (5.10 secs) the and the 2017 Audi A6 3.0T Competition (5.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the X5 and the 1993 Toyota Supra 3.0 Turbo Auto

When talking about the performance of the BMW X5 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.59 secs @ 100.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1993 Toyota Supra 3.0 Turbo Auto (13.53 secs), the 2016 BMW Z4 sDrive35is (13.53 secs), and the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (13.53 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the BMW X5 4.4 V8 XDrive50i has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 X5 equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 BMW X5 4.4 V8 XDrive50i then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

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