Complete Engines for BMW X5

Finding the Most Suitable BMW X5 Engine Replacement

In 2000, German automotive manufacturer BMW introduced its first SUV as a crossover sports utility model called a BMW X5 or an E70. The original BMW X5 engine was designed as a 4.4-liter V8. If you need a BMX X5 engine replacement, you can find a wide selection available on eBay.

The original 2000 BMW X5 engine was a 4.4-liter V8 282 horsepower 324 pound-feet of torque powerhouse. An engine for the 2000 BMW X5 is available for sale on eBay in used or remanufactured condition. You can also find a twin-turbo gasoline engine designated by BMW as an N63. The 2000 X5 model was the world's first car to use a "hot-vee." A "hot-vee" places the turbochargers inside of the V8 configuration.

In 2001, BMW introduced a 3.0-liter inline-6 to its compact crossover SUV. This affordable BMW X5 E70 engine offers a fuel-efficient option. The 3.0-liter inline-6 is known as an N52 and N55. The N52 is a naturally aspirated inline-6 engine, and the N55 is a turbocharged straight-six.

Another used BMW X5 engine for sale on eBay is the X5's 2004 V8. Called an N62, it is a 4.8-liter powerplant with 340 horsepower. The 4.8-liter N62 is a naturally aspirated V8. It is the world's first motor to use a continuously variable-length intake manifold. It has a double-VANOS system on both the intake and exhaust camshafts. In 2002, it was awarded the "International Engine of the Year" and the "Best New Engine" in the 4-liter category.

The 2002 BMW X5 engine is a 4.6-liter V8 with 347 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque. Considered a "mega-horsepower" machine, that model came with a five-speed transmission. You can find a 2002 and the similar reasonably priced 2003 BMW X5 engine for sale on eBay in used or remanufactured condition.

BMW introduced the X5 to a Diesel engine in 2009. It's a 3.0-liter turbodiesel straight-6 with 265 horsepower and 425 pound-feet of torque. It came with a six-speed transmission. It is called an M57 or an N57 by the factory. These engines use variable geometry turbochargers and Bosch piezo-electric injectors

The type of engine you need will depend on the model year of your vehicle and your preference. If you are replacing a diesel engine, it will be more affordable if you stick with another diesel engine. Make sure you check your vehicle's model number to find the correct engine that will work with your model.