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About the BMW X5
The new BMW X5 is a Suv Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $83,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $185,900 for the M.
There are 3 variants of the X5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2014.
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 2015 X5 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
78.43 - 185.93 kW/t
67.36 kW/t
187.47 kW/t
Boot Space
650 litres
410 litres
1,201 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.8 - 11.1 L/100km
3.4 L/100km
13.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
766 - 1,441 km
667 km
2,941 km
Price
$83,900 - $185,900
$64,110
$284,700
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 2 years
2 years
6 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,707 - 2,970 kg
2,410 kg
3,265 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,700 kg
1,500 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
25°
16.7°
33°
Departure Angle
20°
20°
31°
Ground Clearance Unladen
195 - 209 mm
175 mm
278 mm
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2015 BMW X5 Price
Base
M Sport
M
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $185,900 |
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $185,510 |
*excl. on-roads
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2015 BMW X5 Dimensions
1762mm
1938mm
4886mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2015 BMW X5 Fuel Economy
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 with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.4L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 11.1L 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 | 5.9 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.6 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.0 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 | 9.7 L/100km |
2015 BMW X5 Warranty
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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BMW X5 FAQs
The cheapest BMW X5 is the Base that starts from $83,900.
The most expensive BMW X5 is the M that starts from $185,900.
The best towing capacity of a BMW X5 is 2700 kg offered by the following variants: Base, M Sport and M.
The largest BMW X5 is the M which measures 1985mm wide, 4880mm in length and sits 1754mm tall.
The most powerful BMW X5 is the M which has 423kW of power from its 4.4L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
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The heaviest BMW X5 is the M which weighs 2970 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW X5 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.