2010 X5 6-cylinde BMW’s sophisticated 3.0-liter

The 2010 X5 continues with a choice of three powertrains – two gasoline and one diesel. The gasoline-power choices include an inline 6-cylinder (X5 xDrive30i) or a V-8 (X5 xDrive 48i) engines: both providing performance and excellent efficiency. The flagship 48i boasts BMW’s all-aluminum Valvetronic V-8, with 350 horsepower. The 30i features BMW’s aluminum/magnesium inline-6 rated at 260-horsepower. Introduced last year, the X5 xDrive35d features BMW’s sophisticated 3.0-liter sequential twin-turbo inline 6-cylinder diesel. This 50-state compliant engine produces 265 horsepower and a stunning 425 lb-ft of torque. Standard equipment on all three models is a 6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic. BMW’s outstanding xDrive all-wheel-drive system continues, enhanced via a closer link between the xDrive electronics and the X5’s Dynamic Stability Control to provide even quicker, more accurate response.