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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Scott Collie
BMW X5 vs Land Rover Discovery Comparison
BMW X5
Land Rover Discovery
2024 BMW
X5
vs
2024 Land Rover
Discovery
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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
8.1
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Based on the BMW X5 xDRIVE30d M SPORT
Based on the Land Rover Discovery D300 DYNAMIC HSE (221kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
69L - 83L
131 to 1038 km
89L - 90L
668 to 828 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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warranty
5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$134,900 - $241,900
$116,006 - $130,405
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CarExpert's Take
NA
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Flexible interior across three rows
- Torquey, refined diesel engine
- Off-road prowess
Misses
- Still an awkward looker
- Options play too much of a role here
- Fiddly two-step boot lip
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
NA
- Climate Control - 4 Zone (+$1,820)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$780)
- Alloy Wheels Special 22 Inch (+$2,860)
- Cabin Air Purification (+$627)
- Cold Climate Pack (+$2,235)
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
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | BI TURBO CDI, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2993 - 4395 | 2995 - 2996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 4.4L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO V8 | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 6, TWIN TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 460kW | 221kW - 265kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6000 | 4000 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 750Nm | 500Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1850 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 16.5 | 10.5 - 15.5 | |
