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
2022 BMW X5 vs 2024 Audi SQ7 Comparison
BMW X5
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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
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Based on the BMW X5 xDRIVE30d M SPORT
Based on the Audi SQ7 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
75L - 83L
173 to 1038 km
85L
1029 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$164,869 - $175,900
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CarExpert's Take
NA
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Who doesn't love a V8
- Impressive interior technology
- Solid space in second row
Misses
- Third row tight alongside newer rivals
- It's a thirsty ol' bus
- Feeling its age in places
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
- Black Exterior Styling Package Plus (+$2,150)
- Black Style Pack (+$1,450)
- Dynamic Pack (+$10,900)
- Exclusive Paint (+$7,600)
- Heated Front & Rear Outer Seats (+$900)
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, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 4395 | 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.4L, 3.0L, 2.0L | 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V8, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 460kW | 373kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 750Nm | 770Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 16.5 | 10.1 | |
