BMW X5 Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on BMW X5 transmission

    • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
    • Average acceleration: 5.3 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4806 rpm
    • Average torque: 604 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 2237 kg / 4933 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 3227 kg / 7116 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2018 BMW X5 through generations

  • 40i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 50i —8 Steptronic (650 Nm)
  • 30d —8 Steptronic (620 Nm)
  • M50d —8 Steptronic (760 Nm)
  • 45e —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • M50i V8 —8 Steptronic (750 Nm)
  • 25d —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 40d —8 Steptronic (700 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 40i 8 Steptronic—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 50i 8 Steptronic—4.5 s to 60 mph (4.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 30d 8 Steptronic—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • M50d 8 Steptronic—4.9 s to 60 mph (5.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 45e 8 Steptronic—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • M50i V8 8 Steptronic—4.1 s to 60 mph (4.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 25d 8 Steptronic—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 40d 8 Steptronic—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 40i 8 Steptronic—5500-6500 rpm.
  • 50i 8 Steptronic—5250-6000 rpm.
  • 30d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • M50d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 45e 8 Steptronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • M50i V8 8 Steptronic—5500-6000 rpm.
  • 25d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 40d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    40i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6500 rpm. 91%
    50i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5250-6000 rpm. 91%
    30d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    M50d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    45e Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6000 rpm. 96%
    M50i V8 Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6000 rpm. 91%
    25d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    40d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 40i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 50i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5250-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 30d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle M50d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 45e
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle M50i V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 25d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 40d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW X5 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 6.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4729 rpm
      • Average torque: 540 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2121 kg / 4677 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3066 kg / 6761 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2013 BMW X5 through generations

  • 40e —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 25d —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • M50d —8 Steptronic (740 Nm)
  • 40d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)
  • 30d —8 Steptronic (560 Nm)
  • 50i —8 Steptronic (650 Nm)
  • 35i —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 40e 8 Steptronic—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 25d 8 Steptronic—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • M50d 8 Steptronic—5 s to 60 mph (5.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 40d 8 Steptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 30d 8 Steptronic—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 50i 8 Steptronic—4.8 s to 60 mph (5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 35i 8 Steptronic—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 40e 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 25d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • M50d 8 Steptronic—4000-4400 rpm.
  • 40d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 30d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 50i 8 Steptronic—5500-6000 rpm.
  • 35i 8 Steptronic—5800-6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    40e Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6500 rpm. 96%
    25d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    M50d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000-4400 rpm. 96%
    40d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    30d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    50i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6000 rpm. 91%
    35i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5800-6000 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 40e
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 25d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle M50d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000-4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 40d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 30d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 50i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 35i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW X5 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 AT
      • Average acceleration: 6.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4740 rpm
      • Average torque: 576 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2134 kg / 4705 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3079 kg / 6789 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2010 BMW X5 through generations

  • 30d —8 AT (540 Nm)
  • 35i —8 AT (400 Nm)
  • 40d —8 AT (600 Nm)
  • M50d —8 AT (740 Nm)
  • 50i —8 AT (600 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 30d 8 AT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 35i 8 AT—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 40d 8 AT—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • M50d 8 AT—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 50i 8 AT—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 30d 8 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 35i 8 AT—5800 rpm.
  • 40d 8 AT—4400 rpm.
  • M50d 8 AT—4000-4400 rpm.
  • 50i 8 AT—5500-6400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    30d Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    35i Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 84%
    40d Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    M50d Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000-4400 rpm. 96%
    50i Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6400 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 30d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 35i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 40d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle M50d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000-4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 50i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW X5 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5338 rpm
      • Average torque: 473 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2110 kg / 4653 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3055 kg / 6736 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2007 BMW X5 through generations

  • 4.8i —6 AT (475 Nm)
  • 3.0 sd —6 AT (580 Nm)
  • 3.0d —6 AT (520 Nm)
  • 3.0 si —6 AT (315 Nm)
  • 30d —6 AT (520 Nm)
  • 30i —6 AT (315 Nm)
  • 35d —6 AT (580 Nm)
  • 48i —6 AT (475 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 4.8i 6 AT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 sd 6 AT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0d 6 AT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 si 6 AT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 30d 6 AT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 30i 6 AT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 35d 6 AT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 48i 6 AT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.8i 6 AT—6300 rpm.
  • 3.0 sd 6 AT—4400 rpm.
  • 3.0d 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 3.0 si 6 AT—6650 rpm.
  • 30d 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 30i 6 AT—6650 rpm.
  • 35d 6 AT—4400 rpm.
  • 48i 6 AT—6300 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.8i Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6300 rpm. 79%
    3.0 sd Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    3.0d Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    3.0 si Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6650 rpm. 69%
    30d Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    30i Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6650 rpm. 69%
    35d Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    48i Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6300 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 4.8i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 3.0 sd
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.0d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.0 si
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6650 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 30d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 30i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6650 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 35d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 48i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on BMW X5 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5550 rpm
      • Average torque: 433 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2128 kg / 4692 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3073 kg / 6776 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2003 BMW X5 through generations

  • 3.0d —6 MT (500 Nm)
  • 3.0i —6 AT (300 Nm)
  • 4.4i —6 AT (440 Nm)
  • 4.8is —6 AT (490 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.0d 6 MT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0i 6 AT—8.4 s to 60 mph (8.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.4i 6 AT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.8is 6 AT—5.8 s to 60 mph (6.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 3.0i 6 AT—5900 rpm.
  • 4.4i 6 AT—6100 rpm.
  • 4.8is 6 AT—6200 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0d Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    3.0i Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5900 rpm. 84%
    4.4i Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6100 rpm. 84%
    4.8is Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6200 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 3.0d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.0i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 4.4i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 4.8is
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on BMW X5 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5250 rpm
      • Average torque: 408 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2088 kg / 4604 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3033 kg / 6688 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2000 BMW X5 through generations

  • 3.0d —5 MT (410 Nm)
  • 3.0i —5 MT (300 Nm)
  • 4.4i —5 AT (440 Nm)
  • 4.6is —5 AT (480 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.0d 5 MT—9.6 s to 60 mph (10.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0i 5 MT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.4i 5 AT—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.6is 5 AT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0d 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 3.0i 5 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 4.4i 5 AT—5400 rpm.
  • 4.6is 5 AT—5700 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0d Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    3.0i Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5900 rpm. 84%
    4.4i Automatic 5 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5400 rpm. 91%
    4.6is Automatic 5 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5700 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 3.0d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 4.4i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 4.6is
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%