8.3
2023 BMW X5 review
The BMW X5 is due for an update, but the pre-facelift model still has plenty to offer. It's a winner in base xDrive30d form.
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BMW X5 vs Isuzu MU-X Comparison
BMW X5
Isuzu MU-X
2024 BMW
X5
vs
2024 Isuzu
MU-X
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.3
7.9
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Based on the BMW X5 xDRIVE30d M SPORT
Based on the Isuzu MU-X LS-M (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
69L - 83L
131 to 1038 km
80L
624 to 664 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$134,900 - $241,900
$48,900 - $67,400
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CarExpert's Take
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Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Choice of 4x2 or 4x4
- Low entry price point
- 3.5-tonne towing capacity
Misses
- Laughable media screen size
- Missing some amenities on the inside
- Black plastic exterior door handles
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
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- Mica Paint (+$650)
- Metallic Paint (+$650)
Colours Available
The BMW X5 is available in the following colours:
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black metallic
- Black Sapphire metallic
- Mineral White metallic
- Phytonic Blue
- Arctic Grey
- Dravit Grey metallic
- Tanzanite Blue metallic
- Ametrine metallic
The 2023 Isuzu MU-X is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Basalt black mica
- Cobalt blue mica
- Galaxy blue mica (LS-U and LS-T only) (NEW)
- Magnetic red mica
- Mercury silver metallic
- Mineral white
- Moonstone white pearl (LS-U and LS-T only)
- Obsidian grey mica
All premium paints cost an additional $650.
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2993 - 4395 | 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 4.4L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO V8 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 460kW | 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6000 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 750Nm | 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1850 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 16.5 | 16.3 | |
