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The new BMW X5 is a Suv Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $82,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $148,400 for the Base.
There are 2 variants of the X5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2008.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (190kW/560Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (225kW/400Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (160kW/450Nm) and 4.4L turbo petrol direct injection (330kW/650Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2014 X5 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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There are 7 different fuel economy figures for the BMW X5
The most fuel efficient BMW X5 is the Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.8L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW X5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the M Sport with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.4L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 10.5L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the BMW X5 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| BMW X5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.2 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.7 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.5 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 5.8 L/100km |
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 10.4 L/100km |
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 10.5 L/100km |
What is the warranty on a BMW X5?
The BMW X5 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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The cheapest BMW X5 is the Base that starts from $82,900.
The most expensive BMW X5 is the Base that starts from $148,400.
The best towing capacity of a BMW X5 is 2700 kg offered by the following variants: Base and M Sport.
The largest BMW X5 is the Base which measures 1938mm wide, 4886mm in length and sits 1762mm tall.
The most powerful BMW X5 is the Base which has 330kW of power from its 4.4L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The BMW X5 is built in USA and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW X5 is the Base which weighs 2900 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW X5 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.