BMW · X5
X5
The G05 BMW X5 is a five-seat SUV sold in the UK with diesel mild-hybrid, V8 mild-hybrid and six-cylinder plug-in hybrid powertrains.
- Body
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- Power
- 294–617 bhp
- Range
- 64 mi
- Boot
- 650 l
What reviewers say
Auto Express and Autoblog praised the X5's strong engines and balance of comfort and handling. Auto Express found the ride firmer on large wheels and the boot smaller than some rivals; Autoblog found the infotainment slow to learn and the rear seats less spacious than expected.
From autoexpress.co.uk and autoblog.com
Specifications
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- Powertrain
- Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- Power
- 294–617 bhp
- 0–62 mph
- 3.9–6.1 s
- Top speed
- 145–155 mph
- Engine or motors
- xDrive30d: 2,993 cc six-cylinder diesel with 48 V mild hybrid, 219 kW (298 hp); xDrive40d: same engine, 259 kW (352 hp); xDrive50e: 2,998 cc six-cylinder petrol plus electric motor, 360 kW (489 hp) system output; M60i xDrive: 4,395 cc V8 with 48 V mild hybrid, 390 kW (530 hp); X5 M Competition: 4,395 cc V8, 460 kW (625 hp); bhp converted from BMW's kW figures
- Torque
- 670 Nm (xDrive30d), 720 Nm (xDrive40d), 700 Nm (xDrive50e), 750 Nm (M60i, X5 M Competition)
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
- Drive
- xDrive all-wheel drive
Range and charging
- Zero-emission range (WLTP)
- 64 miles
- Battery
- 25.7 kWh
- Economy (WLTP)
- 22.1–313.9 mpg
- Range detail
- xDrive50e WLTP electric range 61–64 miles; electric top speed 87 mph
- Charging
- xDrive50e: 25.7 kWh usable battery; current BMW UK specifications list 11 kW AC and 0–100% in 2 hours 45 minutes
- Efficiency
- WLTP combined: 36.2–39.2 mpg (xDrive30d), 36.2–38.2 mpg (xDrive40d), 282.5–313.9 mpg and 2.2–2.3 miles/kWh (xDrive50e), 23.5–23.7 mpg (M60i), 21.9–22.1 mpg (X5 M Competition)
- CO2 emissions
- 189–205 g/km (diesels), 20–22 g/km (xDrive50e), 270–274 g/km (M60i), 289–292 g/km (X5 M Competition), WLTP combined
Practicality
- Body
- SUV
- Seats
- 5
- Boot
- 650 litres
- Length
- 4,935 mm
- Width
- 2,004 mm
- Boot
- 650–1,870 litres; 500–1,720 litres (xDrive50e)
- Towing
- With optional trailer coupling, 3,500 kg braked (diesels, M60i), 2,700 kg (xDrive50e), 3,000 kg (X5 M Competition)
- Size
- 4,935 mm long, 2,004 mm wide (2,218 mm with mirrors), 1,765 mm high; 2,975 mm wheelbase; X5 M Competition 4,948 mm long, 2,015 mm wide, 1,762 mm high; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 2,295 kg (xDrive30d) to 2,495 kg (xDrive50e)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Rated to tow up to 3,500 kg braked with the optional trailer coupling (diesels and M60i)
- xDrive50e has up to 64 miles of WLTP electric range
- 650-litre boot, 1,870 litres with the rear seats folded
Cons
- xDrive50e boot shrinks to 500 litres
- M60i xDrive returns 23.5–23.7 mpg
- EC unladen weight of 2,295–2,495 kg (includes a 75 kg driver)
Closest rivals
Model | Body | Powertrain | Power | Range | Boot | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Petrol | 282–631 bhp | 51 mi | 605 l | 2018 | |
| SUV | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 282–429 bhp | 62 mi | 630 l | 2019 | |
| SUV | Mild hybrid | 294–617 bhp | – | 580 l | Nov 2019 |
Newer model: X5 (2027).
Sources
- bmw.co.uk/en/all-models/x-models/x5/bmw-x5-technical-data.html
- bmw.co.uk/en/all-models/m-models/bmw-x5-m/bmw-x5m-technical-data.html
- bmw.co.uk/en/all-models/x-models/x5/bmw-x5.html
- press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/attachment/T0408483EN_GB/573763
- press.bmwgroup.com/middle-east/article/detail/T0281840EN/the-all-new-bmw-x5:-th…
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