The X5 has a body type all-terrain and a system of total traccción although their ability to travel on steep areas is limited. In asphalt stresses on other cars with this type of bodywork for its stability and ease of driving, is not the most comfortable.

The X5 model year 2007 is larger than the previous generation. It measures 4,854 mm in length (187 mm), 1,933 wide (61 mm) and 1,766 high (54 mm). The length is similar to that of a Subaru Tribieca; is higher than a Mercedes-Benz ML or a Porsche Cayenne and less than an Audi Q7.

The biggest difference regarding the functional range above is the possibility of carrying three rows of seats (2,441 € in the 4.8i is cheaper, € 1,813, because it has leather upholstery series compulsory element is mounted if the third row ), With seven seats in total. The third row of seats not have easy access, nor are comfortable for people over 1.70 m or long journeys.

When using the three rows of seats, the trunk volume is 200 l, is a volume similar to cars as a Citroën C2, and the norm in a whole field of seven seats given its size: a Jeep Commander (which is 67 mm shorter) or an Audi Q7 (which is 232 mm longer) have 170 and 330 litre respectively.

The volume of the trunk, with the third row of seats folded is 530 l. In versions of five seats, the trunk volume increases to 620 litres per 90 l of a hole that is under the ground. If you hit the seats of the second row, is a flat surface (image) and a volume of 1,750 l.

BMW X5

It’s for sale with four different engines, two petrol and two turbo. The gasoline is a six-cylinder in line with 272 hp (3.0si, € 57,300) and one of eight cylinders in V giving 355 hp (4.8i, € 77,900), both atmospheric.

The less powerful Diesel has six cylinders arranged in line and gives 235 hp (3.0d, € 58,900). Since September 2007, is available with a Diesel dual turbo series of 286 hp (3.0sd; 61,900 €) also leads the BMW X3. With this engine, the X5 has some notable benefits but stressed above all by how little it spends. In fact, the average consumption approved is less than the BMW X5 3.0d 235 hp. A Volvo XC90 D5 (185 hp) spends the same as this BMW 286 hp.

In addition, the range since 2008, the rest of the engines of the X5 have various improvements (more) to reduce consumption and, in the case of 3.0d, also improve some benefits.

The X5 3.0d of 235 hp is currently the most powerful diesel engine cylinder capacity of three liters and a single turbocharger, is basically the same as lead, with less power, the 330d, 530d and 730d. I think the most reasonable option within the range if benefits are valued together and consumption.

The BMW X5 3.0si has a gasoline engine and six-cylinder 3.0 litre engine capacity of 272 hp version (which premiered on 3 Series Coupe). The less powerful versions of this engine and gave a very good (in the 330i, for example). Like other engines with BMW Valvetronic distribution rate (more), consumption of this engine is very low.

All versions have a series of automatic gearbox six speeds. With this box, few users of cast least one manual on the road, and even less in rural areas.

BMW X5

The diesel version is 235 hp, next to Mercedes-Benz ML 320 CDI, the most expensive among all-terrain characteristics of its five seats. A Jeep Grand Cherokee or a Volkswagen Touareg are more affordable.

Of these four, the Jeep is the one who has the drive system more effective field, but their finishes are clearly worse than those of the other three and is the most awkward road. The Volkswagen Touareg and Mercedes-Benz ML are also more advisable that the BMW X5 to travel outside the asphalt if they have the options of air suspension and rear differential lock. Of the four, the BMW is the only one that can not be reductive (standard on the Jeep and the Volkswagen; option on the Mercedes-Benz)

Among all the land that may have seven seats, the BMW X5 3.0d is the second most expensive (the first and by far is the Mercedes-Benz GL 320 CDI). For a little less than the cost of the BMW is the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI. The most affordable is the Jeep Commander 3.0 V6 CRD, which costs almost 30 percent less than the Audi or BMW.

The quality of the X5 is very good and we did not find any fault remarkable, except in the aspect metallic coating is on the basis of the lever of change (he was a bubble like that remain to put a sticker). Moreover, the materials seem high quality settings are correct and the feel of the controls is good.

The base price of the X5 can be increased substantially if we include some of the options available in the list of equipment. Precisely, the amount and type of equipment that can lead this BMW is a differentiator.

For example, the version of evidence that we had included elements such as projecting information on the windshield, browser, a developer who controls the speed brakes, panoramic glass roof practicable (more), rear chamber to facilitate manoeuvres whose image combined with the sensors that detect ultrasound (picture), xenon headlamps with adaptive lighting connection and disconnection-long atomática of lights (more) or television (more) to complete some 26,000 € in options.

BMW X5

Other options available are the active steering, the system “Adaptive Drive” which controls the rocking of the body, one of four climate zones, different types of seats or automatic locks and keyless start. Since March 2008 there is a system of opening and closing automatic gate.

BMW has changed the management system iDrive (as I am still confused taste for what it is to find what we’re looking for) giving it eight programmable buttons, each of them to go straight to the role chosen by the driver . They are a fitting complement to the system and allowing programming destinations in the browser, phone call or direct radio stations. The display of this system is new, has automatic adjustment of brightness and an area less reflective

The safety equipment as standard six air bags (including curtain-type head for the first two rows of seats), tensors emergency belts of the two first rows of seats, tension limiters in the front seats and rings Isofix seats in the second row.

BMW replaced the current 7 Series, the saloon larger of the mark, after the summer. It is marketed in Spain since November. Although the equipment is not known in detail, because there are price and BMW admits orders.

The price of the cheapest version (730d) is 78,400 € and the more expensive (750 Li) 108,900 € . So far, BMW has not given the information equipment that will complete series of either option.

Taking as reference the Series 7 cheaper, and without knowing their equipment, you can see that has a price much higher than the equivalent of an Audi A8, and is almost as expensive as a Mercedes-Benz Class S.

Initially there are three engines available in this body, two petrol and diesel, which correspond to versions 740i, 750i and 730d. Versions with gasoline engines may also request a body that has more than 140 mm battle (740Li and 750 versions Li). Table of benefits and consumption of all models.

BMW 7 Series

To reduce weight, BMW has used aluminum doors, side panels of the bodywork and roof. This material is also block all engines and rear axle.

In all versions springs have a system of automatic regulation of the hardness (BMW is called ‘Variable Damper Control “). From series, all versions of battle have normal helical springs, while the 740Li and 750Li have docks tyres with a feature that automatically regulates the height at the rear axle.

Premieres a system of direction ( “Integral Active Steering ‘). That is a system of governance to the rear wheels and “active steering” (desmultiplicación variable) in the front wheels. Attendance is hydraulic (not electric). You can also get the system active stabilizing bars ( “Dynamic Drive”) to reduce the swing. The control system of active steering takes into account the revolutions of the engine, the angle of winks, the transverse acceleration, speed and angle of the steering wheel.

From series, the 7 Series has “Dynamic Driving Control.” This information allows vary the response of the buffer accelerator, the gearbox and direction. There are four programs: `Comfort ‘,’ Normal ‘,’ Sport ‘and’ Sport + ‘, which considerably delayed the performance of the control system stability. In each programme, the system regulates all variables together. Additionally, you can disconnect the control of stability in one way or leave it “winter”, to facilitate condución on snow.

BMW 7 Series

All systems for regulating the chassis and power: “Dynamic Driving Control” (shock, accelerator, gearbox, direction), “DSC (traction control and brakes) and” Dynamic Drive “(stabilizing bars), managed an integrated way through what BMW calls’ Integrated Chassis Management (ICM). This integrated management is possible through the transmission system of high-speed data “FlexRay”. BMW, with the X5, was the first brand that introduced this system of communication in a car series.

Some elements of hardware that may have, and already available in the range of BMW, are warning of involuntary lane-changing, information projected on the windshield ( “Head-up display), automatic connection of camera lights and long rear to facilitate parking.

If you install the browser and system warning involuntary change lanes, will also take the warning function of speed limit. This system warns the driver of a speed limit at all times using data from the navigation system and camera installed on the windshield, he reads constantly signals speed limit of the road if the speed limit has changed because some works, for example, the system gives priority to signals that are in the carretera.El speed limit is displayed on the screen of the dashboard or on information projected on the windshield. The system detects the speed limit signs and so speed limit. It also detects the speed of light signals readiness in high arcs on the road. According to BMW, the reliability of this system is 95% in all EU countries. In countries where there is a different speed limit when it rains, the system notifies the new ceiling is activated when the windscreen wipers.

In addition, you can now have an active developer of speed with stop function and automatic starter, with warnings of danger of collision ( “Collision warning”) and two cameras in the front to see sideways ( “Side View”, such as those has the Corolla Verso) that may prove valuable to leave garages or intersections with poor visibility.

The night vision system can detect pedestrians (unlike animals) and cyclists in the path of the car and warn the driver of that. The detects and represents figures on the screen as yellow. If you believe that there is a risk of abuse, as well as displays a warning sign of danger (yellow), also in the information projected on the windshield if it is available. The adaptive lighting system has new features (among others, adapts to the ambient light or the intensity of rain). BMW says that this system distinguishes movement in the city and on the road. It is not the same danger if a pedestrian into a pasod and pedestrians with the green light for him and red for cars that if moving down a path toward a road.

Also available is a warning of blind spot by radar later. When a car moving towards ours in the adjacent lane, a triangle bright lights in the mirror outer side. If at that time becomes the intermittent to turn toward the next lane by the other car, the warning system also has a vibration in the steering wheel. The system detects distances of up to 60 metres behind the car.

The device ‘iDrive’ command that BMW uses for the driver to make the adjustments to the different functions that are not available through other commanders, has been improved with a high resolution display and 10.2 “touches functions rapid and programmable keys. In this system can also consult the instruction manual of the vehicle. browser is also available with hard drive and Internet connection.

BMW 7 Series

Both petrol engines have a system of two turbochargers arranged in parallel and direct injection. On the 750i is a V8 that provides 407 hp, the 740i is a six-cylinder in-line 326 hp.

The diesel engine is the 3.0 l pressure that used in other BMW models, but with some modifications, this version has a maximum power of 245 hp (235 hp instead of giving in the 530d, for example).

All Series 7 spent less fuel than earlier models and also have more power. Best for consumption are the 740i (comparison chart) and 730d (comparison chart): no other car characteristics with the lowest consumption.

All three engines meet the Euro 5 emissions regulations. All are coupled to a gearbox automatic torque converter and six relations. The gear is located between two passengers (not in the column address, as in the previous Series 7) and is a selector electronic, not mechanical, which shows the progress engaged.

The long battle versions of this model offer more space in the rear seats (especially lengthwise, but also in height) and some elements of command as optional equipment iDrive in the rear seats, air conditioning exits additional four areas with air conditioning, seats and ventilated with massage function, multimedia systems with several different screens and possible connection to the Internet from the rear seats, and so on.