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 Mazda CX-8 Comparison
BMW X5
Mazda CX-8
2024 BMW
X5
vs
2024 Mazda
CX-8
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
8.2
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Based on the BMW X5 xDRIVE30d M SPORT
Based on the Mazda CX-8 D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
69L - 83L
131 to 1038 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$134,900 - $241,900
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CarExpert's Take
NA
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, sonorous diesel powertrain
- Excellent fuel economy
- Comfortable, attractive interior
Misses
- Third row isn't great
- Parents won't appreciate the handsome cloth interior
- It's being discontinued
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2993 - 4395 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 4.4L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO V8 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 460kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 750Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1850 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 16.5 | - | |
