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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 $112,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Xline variant and topping out at $149,900 for the M.
There are 3 variants of the X5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2018.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (195kW/620Nm) and 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (250kW/450Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2019 X5 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
89.24 - 125.11 kW/t
70.06 kW/t
195.74 kW/t
Boot Space
645 litres
176 litres
810 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.2 - 9.2 L/100km
2.1 L/100km
12.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
902 - 1,111 km
656 km
1,417 km
Price
$112,990 - $149,900
$69,703
$239,000
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 2 years
2 years
6 years
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2019 BMW X5 Price
Xline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $112,990 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $115,990 |
M Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $116,990 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $119,990 |
M
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $149,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2019 BMW X5 Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the BMW X5
The most fuel efficient BMW X5 is the M Sport with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7.2L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW X5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Xline with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 9.2L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| BMW X5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.2 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 9.2 L/100km |
2019 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 Xline that starts from $112,990.
The most expensive BMW X5 is the M that starts from $149,900.
The best towing capacity of a BMW X5 is 2700 kg offered by the following variants: Xline, M Sport and M.
The largest BMW X5 is the Xline which measures 2004mm wide, 4922mm in length and sits 1745mm tall.
The most powerful BMW X5 is the M which has 294kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
The BMW X5 is built in USA and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW X5 is the M which weighs 3010 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW X5 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.