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 Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison
BMW X5
Hyundai Santa Fe
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2022 BMW
X5
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2024 Hyundai
Santa Fe
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CarExpert Rating
Based on the BMW X5 xDRIVE30d M SPORT
Based on the Hyundai Santa Fe ELITE (7 SEAT)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
75L - 83L
173 to 1038 km
67L
375 to 704 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Effortless, efficient diesel engine
- Spacious, luxurious interior
- Solid value alongside German rivals
Misses
- There's a new one coming
- Rear seat space isn't standout for class
- Flaky wireless CarPlay
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Peppy petrol power
- Comfortable, upmarket cabin
- Cheaper than rivals, hybrid siblings
Misses
- Low-speed transmission quibbles
- Safety assist gremlins still linger
- Light-coloured interior isn't family-friendly
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 Hyundai Santa Fe is available with the following exterior paint colours, depending on the trim level.
- Abyss Black
- Taiga Brown
- Magnetic Force
- Glacier White
- Lagoon Blue
- Rain Forest
- Typhoon Silver
Every paint colour besides Glacier White and Lagoon Blue cost an additional $695.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIR/INDIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 4395 | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 4.4L, 2.0L | 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L, 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 6, TURBO V8, DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 460kW | 132kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6000 | 3800 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 750Nm | 265Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 16.5 | 10.5 - 16 | |
