Overview
The 2012 Bmw X5 xDRIVE 40d SPORT is a four-wheel drive 4 Door Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 1st January 2012 classified as a E70 MY12 UPGRADE. The Bmw X5 is regarded as a SUV large built in United States Of America with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $27,300.
The Bmw X5 is a four-wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 3.0L Diesel Turbo 6 Cylinder engine that has 225 kW of power (at 4400 rpm) and 600 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a 8 Speed Automatic Sequential. BMW claims the X5 xDRIVE 40d SPORT uses 7.5L/100km of diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 198g of CO2. It has a 85L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1133km per full tank.
The Bmw X5 measures 1766mm (69.5 inches) in height, 4854mm (191.1 inches) in length, 1933mm (76.1 inches) in width with a 2933mm (115.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2048kg (4515.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The X5 xDRIVE 40d SPORT comes standard with 255/50 R19 front tyres and 255/50 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2012 Bmw X5 xDRIVE 40d SPORT has a 170mm ground clearance with a 2700kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.150.
The Bmw X5 has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Inner Guard and the compliance plate is located on the Pass Side Lower B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to WBAZW620%0LL12345.
Pros
- Smooth, torquey engines
- Refined interior
- Feels good to drive
Cons
- Some confusing cabin bits
- BMW warranty isn't good enough
- Some rivals are better equipped
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2993 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Diesel Turbo 6 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 24 |
| Power | 225kW |
| Power RPM | 4400 |
| Torque | 600Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 |
| Bore Stroke | 84x90 |
| Compression Ratio | 17.00 |
| Transmission | 8 Speed Automatic Sequential |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.150 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, double wishbone, gas damper |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | 4x4 |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 7.5 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 85 |
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 198 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 255/50 R19 |
| Tyre Rear | 255/50 R19 |
| Front Rim Size | 9x19 |
| Rear Rim Size | 9x19 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1766 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4854 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1933 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 170 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2933 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 12.8 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 2048 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2790 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 2700 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Pass Side Lower B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | United States Of America |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 25 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
| VIN Number | WBAZW620%0LL12345 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 30/09/2013 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |
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