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 Nissan Pathfinder Comparison
BMW X5
Nissan Pathfinder
2024 BMW
X5
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2024 Nissan
Pathfinder
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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
8.0
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Based on the BMW X5 xDRIVE30d M SPORT
Based on the Nissan Pathfinder Ti (4WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
69L - 83L
131 to 1038 km
71L
746 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$134,900 - $241,900
$71,490 - $81,490
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CarExpert's Take
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Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Bold American design
- Family-friendly interior
- Decent towing capacity
Misses
- No hybrid or diesel options
- Qashqai has a better touchscreen
- You'll desire the Ti-L's extra features
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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- Premium Paint (+$750)
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,400)
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 Nissan Pathfinder is available in the following colours:
- Glacier White
- Scarlet Ember
- Super Black
- Gun Metallic
- Brilliant Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Deep Ocean Blue Pearl
The Ti and Ti-L are also available in the following two-tone treatments:
- Boulder Grey with black roof
- Scarlet Ember with black roof
- Ivory Pearl with black roof
- Gun Metallic with black roof
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2993 - 4395 | 3498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 4.4L | 3.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO V8 | V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 460kW | 202kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6000 | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 750Nm | 340Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1850 | 4800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 16.5 | 10.3 | |
