Overview
The 2017 Bmw X5 M BLACK FIRE EDITION is an all wheel drive 4 Door Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 8th January 2017 classified as a F85. The Bmw X5 is regarded as a SUV large built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $83,400.
The Bmw X5 is an all wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 4.4L Turbo V8 engine that has 423 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 750 Nm of torque (at 2200 rpm) via a 8 Speed Automatic. BMW claims the X5 M BLACK FIRE EDITION uses 11.1L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 258g of CO2. It has a 85L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 766km per full tank.
The Bmw X5 measures 1717mm (67.6 inches) in height, 4880mm (192.1 inches) in length, 1965mm (77.4 inches) in width with a 2933mm (115.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2275kg (5015.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The X5 M BLACK FIRE EDITION comes standard with 285/35 R21 front tyres and 305/30 R21 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 2017 Bmw X5 M BLACK FIRE EDITION has a 195mm ground clearance with a 2700kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.154.
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 WBSKT620%00C00001.
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 | Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 4395 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Turbo V8 |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 32 |
| Power | 423kW |
| Power RPM | 6000 |
| Torque | 750Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 |
| Bore Stroke | 89x88.3 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.00 |
| Transmission | 8 Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.154 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, double wishbone, gas damper |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, multi-link system, gas damper, air springs |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | AWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 11.1 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 14.7 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 9.0 |
| Tank Size (L) | 85 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 258 |
| CO2 Urban | 342 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 209 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 285/35 R21 |
| Tyre Rear | 305/30 R21 |
| Front Rim Size | 10x21 |
| Rear Rim Size | 11.5x21 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1717 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4880 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1965 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 195 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2933 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 12.8 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 2275 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2970 |
| 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 | Germany |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 25 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
| VIN Number | WBSKT620%00C00001 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 30/09/2018 |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 6 |