BMW X5
If you’re looking for a family SUV with great curb appeal, the BMW X5 is an ideal choice. Its 2.0-litre turbo engine offers effortless cruising with a smooth ride on high-speed roads. Choose an X5 with a sports package and you’ll have plenty of nifty extras too, including 20-inch alloy wheels. A spacious interior, BMW’s renowned infotainment system, and a 640-litre boot make for a very pleasant ride. The X5 has a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating and includes automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection and front collision warning. Parking is a breeze with its front and rear cameras, which is extra useful on a bigger vehicle like this.
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A closer look at the BMW X5
View the range of specifications, options, and pricing for the BMW X5 below.
X5 (G05)
| Engine | Introduced | Bodytype |
|---|---|---|
| 40i (340 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2018 | SUV |
| 50i (462 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2018 | SUV |
| 30d (265 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2018 | SUV |
| M50d (400 Hp) Steptronic | 2018 | SUV |
| 45e (394 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2019 | SUV |
| M50i V8 (530 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2019 | SUV |
| 25d (231 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2019 | SUV |
| M50d (400 Hp) Steptronic 7 Seat | 2018 | SUV |
| 30d (265 Hp) xDrive Steptronic 7 Seat | 2018 | SUV |
| 40i (340 Hp) xDrive Steptronic 7 Seat | 2018 | SUV |
| 40d (340 Hp) MHEV xDrive Steptronic | 2020 | SUV |
| 30d (286 Hp) xDrive MHEV Steptronic | 2020 | SUV |
| M50d (381 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2013 | SUV |
| 40d (313 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2013 | SUV |
| 30d (258 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2013 | SUV |
| 25d (218 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2013 | SUV |
| 25d (218 Hp) sDrive Steptronic | 2013 | SUV |
| 50i (450 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2013 | SUV |
| 35i (306 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2013 | SUV |
| 40e (313 Hp) xDrive Steptronic Hybrid | 2015 | SUV |
| 25d (231 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2015 | SUV |
| 25d (231 Hp) sDrive Steptronic | 2015 | SUV |
| 35i (306 Hp) xDrive Automatic | 2010 | SUV |
| 40d (306 Hp) xDrive Automatic | 2010 | SUV |
| M50d (381 Hp) xDrive Automatic | 2013 | SUV |
| 50i (407 Hp) xDrive Automatic | 2010 | SUV |
| 30d (245 Hp) xDrive Automatic | 2010 | SUV |
| 3.0d (235 Hp) DPF | 2007 | SUV |
| 3.0 sd (286 Hp) DPF | 2007 | SUV |
| 3.0 si (272 Hp) | 2007 | SUV |
| 30d (235 Hp) xDrive Automatic DPF | 2009 | SUV |
| 30i (272 Hp) xDrive Automatic | 2009 | SUV |
| 35d (286 Hp) xDrive Automatic DPF | 2009 | SUV |
| 48i (355 Hp) xDrive Automatic | 2007 | SUV |
| 3.0d (218 Hp) | 2003 | SUV |
| 4.4i (320 Hp) Automatic | 2003 | SUV |
| 4.8is (360 Hp) Automatic | 2004 | SUV |
| 3.0d (218 Hp) Automatic | 2003 | SUV |
| 3.0i (231 Hp) Automatic | 2003 | SUV |
| 3.0i (231 Hp) | 2003 | SUV |
| 3.0d (184 Hp) | 2000 | SUV |
| 3.0i (231 Hp) | 2000 | SUV |
| 4.4i (286 Hp) Automatic | 2000 | SUV |
| 4.6is (347 Hp) Automatic | 2000 | SUV |
| 3.0d (184 Hp) Automatic | 2000 | SUV |
| 3.0i (231 Hp) Automatic | 2000 | SUV |
X5 (G05)
Performance & Engine
| Engine | Drivetrain | Power (hp) |
|---|---|---|
| 40i (340 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 340 |
| 50i (462 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 462 |
| 30d (265 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 265 |
| M50d (400 Hp) Steptronic | Rear wheel drive | 400 |
| 45e (394 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 286 |
| M50i V8 (530 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 530 |
| 25d (231 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 231 |
| M50d (400 Hp) Steptronic 7 Seat | Rear wheel drive | 400 |
| 30d (265 Hp) xDrive Steptronic 7 Seat | All wheel drive (4×4) | 265 |
| 40i (340 Hp) xDrive Steptronic 7 Seat | All wheel drive (4×4) | 340 |
| 40d (340 Hp) MHEV xDrive Steptronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 340 |
| 30d (286 Hp) xDrive MHEV Steptronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 286 |
| M50d (381 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 381 |
| 40d (313 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 313 |
| 30d (258 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 258 |
| 25d (218 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 218 |
| 25d (218 Hp) sDrive Steptronic | Rear wheel drive | 218 |
| 50i (450 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 450 |
| 35i (306 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 306 |
| 40e (313 Hp) xDrive Steptronic Hybrid | All wheel drive (4×4) | 245 |
| 25d (231 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 231 |
| 25d (231 Hp) sDrive Steptronic | Rear wheel drive | 231 |
| 35i (306 Hp) xDrive Automatic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 306 |
| 40d (306 Hp) xDrive Automatic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 306 |
| M50d (381 Hp) xDrive Automatic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 381 |
| 50i (407 Hp) xDrive Automatic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 407 |
| 30d (245 Hp) xDrive Automatic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 245 |
| 3.0d (235 Hp) DPF | All wheel drive (4×4) | 235 |
| 3.0 sd (286 Hp) DPF | All wheel drive (4×4) | 286 |
| 3.0 si (272 Hp) | All wheel drive (4×4) | 272 |
| 30d (235 Hp) xDrive Automatic DPF | All wheel drive (4×4) | 235 |
| 30i (272 Hp) xDrive Automatic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 272 |
| 35d (286 Hp) xDrive Automatic DPF | All wheel drive (4×4) | 286 |
| 48i (355 Hp) xDrive Automatic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 355 |
| 3.0d (218 Hp) | All wheel drive (4×4) | 218 |
| 4.4i (320 Hp) Automatic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 320 |
| 4.8is (360 Hp) Automatic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 360 |
| 3.0d (218 Hp) Automatic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 218 |
| 3.0i (231 Hp) Automatic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 231 |
| 3.0i (231 Hp) | All wheel drive (4×4) | 231 |
| 3.0d (184 Hp) | All wheel drive (4×4) | 184 |
| 3.0i (231 Hp) | All wheel drive (4×4) | 231 |
| 4.4i (286 Hp) Automatic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 286 |
| 4.6is (347 Hp) Automatic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 347 |
| 3.0d (184 Hp) Automatic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 184 |
| 3.0i (231 Hp) Automatic | All wheel drive (4×4) | 231 |
X5 (G05)
Fuel Economy & Emissions
| Engine | Fuel Type | Tank Capacity (L) |
|---|---|---|
| 40i (340 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 83 |
| 50i (462 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 83 |
| 30d (265 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | Diesel | 80 |
| M50d (400 Hp) Steptronic | Diesel | 80 |
| 45e (394 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | petrol / electricity | 69 |
| M50i V8 (530 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | |
| 25d (231 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | Diesel | 80 |
| M50d (400 Hp) Steptronic 7 Seat | Diesel | 80 |
| 30d (265 Hp) xDrive Steptronic 7 Seat | Diesel | 80 |
| 40i (340 Hp) xDrive Steptronic 7 Seat | Petrol (Gasoline) | 83 |
| 40d (340 Hp) MHEV xDrive Steptronic | Diesel | 80 |
| 30d (286 Hp) xDrive MHEV Steptronic | Diesel | 80 |
| M50d (381 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | Diesel | 85 |
| 40d (313 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | Diesel | 85 |
| 30d (258 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | Diesel | 85 |
| 25d (218 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | Diesel | 75 |
| 25d (218 Hp) sDrive Steptronic | Diesel | 75 |
| 50i (450 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 85 |
| 35i (306 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 85 |
| 40e (313 Hp) xDrive Steptronic Hybrid | petrol / electricity | 85 |
| 25d (231 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | Diesel | 85 |
| 25d (231 Hp) sDrive Steptronic | Diesel | 85 |
| 35i (306 Hp) xDrive Automatic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 85 |
| 40d (306 Hp) xDrive Automatic | Diesel | 85 |
| M50d (381 Hp) xDrive Automatic | Diesel | 85 |
| 50i (407 Hp) xDrive Automatic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 85 |
| 30d (245 Hp) xDrive Automatic | Diesel | 85 |
| 3.0d (235 Hp) DPF | Diesel | 85 |
| 3.0 sd (286 Hp) DPF | Diesel | 85 |
| 3.0 si (272 Hp) | Petrol (Gasoline) | 85 |
| 30d (235 Hp) xDrive Automatic DPF | Diesel | 85 |
| 30i (272 Hp) xDrive Automatic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 85 |
| 35d (286 Hp) xDrive Automatic DPF | Diesel | 85 |
| 48i (355 Hp) xDrive Automatic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 85 |
| 3.0d (218 Hp) | Diesel | 93 |
| 4.4i (320 Hp) Automatic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 93 |
| 4.8is (360 Hp) Automatic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 93 |
| 3.0d (218 Hp) Automatic | Diesel | 93 |
| 3.0i (231 Hp) Automatic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 93 |
| 3.0i (231 Hp) | Petrol (Gasoline) | 93 |
| 3.0d (184 Hp) | Diesel | 93 |
| 3.0i (231 Hp) | Petrol (Gasoline) | 92 |
| 4.4i (286 Hp) Automatic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 92 |
| 4.6is (347 Hp) Automatic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 93 |
| 3.0d (184 Hp) Automatic | Diesel | 93 |
| 3.0i (231 Hp) Automatic | Petrol (Gasoline) | 92 |
X5 (G05)
Dimensions & Boot Space
| Engine | Length | Width |
|---|---|---|
| 40i (340 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 4922 | 2004 |
| 50i (462 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 4922 | 2004 |
| 30d (265 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 4922 | 2004 |
| M50d (400 Hp) Steptronic | 4922 | 2004 |
| 45e (394 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 4922 | |
| M50i V8 (530 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 4922 | 2004 |
| 25d (231 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 4922 | 2004 |
| M50d (400 Hp) Steptronic 7 Seat | 4922 | 2004 |
| 30d (265 Hp) xDrive Steptronic 7 Seat | 4922 | 2004 |
| 40i (340 Hp) xDrive Steptronic 7 Seat | 4922 | 2004 |
| 40d (340 Hp) MHEV xDrive Steptronic | 4922 | 2004 |
| 30d (286 Hp) xDrive MHEV Steptronic | 4922 | 2004 |
| M50d (381 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 4886 | 1938 |
| 40d (313 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 4886 | 1938 |
| 30d (258 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 4886 | 1938 |
| 25d (218 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 4886 | 1938 |
| 25d (218 Hp) sDrive Steptronic | 4886 | 1938 |
| 50i (450 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 4886 | 1938 |
| 35i (306 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 4886 | 1938 |
| 40e (313 Hp) xDrive Steptronic Hybrid | 4886 | 1938 |
| 25d (231 Hp) xDrive Steptronic | 4886 | 1938 |
| 25d (231 Hp) sDrive Steptronic | 4886 | 1938 |
| 35i (306 Hp) xDrive Automatic | 4857 | 1933 |
| 40d (306 Hp) xDrive Automatic | 4857 | 1933 |
| M50d (381 Hp) xDrive Automatic | 4857 | 2010 |
| 50i (407 Hp) xDrive Automatic | 4857 | 1933 |
| 30d (245 Hp) xDrive Automatic | 4857 | 1933 |
| 3.0d (235 Hp) DPF | 4854 | 1933 |
| 3.0 sd (286 Hp) DPF | 4854 | 1933 |
| 3.0 si (272 Hp) | 4854 | 1933 |
| 30d (235 Hp) xDrive Automatic DPF | 4854 | 1933 |
| 30i (272 Hp) xDrive Automatic | 4854 | 1933 |
| 35d (286 Hp) xDrive Automatic DPF | 4854 | 1933 |
| 48i (355 Hp) xDrive Automatic | 4854 | 1933 |
| 3.0d (218 Hp) | 4667 | 1872 |
| 4.4i (320 Hp) Automatic | 4667 | 1872 |
| 4.8is (360 Hp) Automatic | 4667 | 1872 |
| 3.0d (218 Hp) Automatic | 4667 | 1872 |
| 3.0i (231 Hp) Automatic | 4667 | 1872 |
| 3.0i (231 Hp) | 4667 | 1872 |
| 3.0d (184 Hp) | 4666 | 1872 |
| 3.0i (231 Hp) | 4666 | 1872 |
| 4.4i (286 Hp) Automatic | 4666 | 1872 |
| 4.6is (347 Hp) Automatic | 4666 | 1872 |
| 3.0d (184 Hp) Automatic | 4666 | 1872 |
| 3.0i (231 Hp) Automatic | 4666 | 1872 |
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