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About the BMW X5
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 BMW X5 is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the G05 generation, starting from $104,700 MLRP for the xDRIVE25d and topping out at $234,800 for the M COMPETITION MHEV.
There are 15 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2023. The X5 is built in Germany and is available with 2.0L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Auto Steptronic Sport transmission with the drive sent to AWD. The X5 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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
BMW X5 Rating
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Entry-level
Porsche Cayenne
Best in class
Overall rating
8.3
7
8.9
BMW X5 News
2023 BMW X5 Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| xDRIVE30d xLINE MHEV | $131,000 | $131,000 |
| xDRIVE30d M SPORT MHEV | $131,000 | $131,000 |
| xDRIVE40i M SPORT MHEV | $134,800 | $134,800 |
| xDRIVE50e M SPORT PHEV | $145,500 | $145,500 |
| M60i MHEV | $167,900 | $167,900 |
*excl. on-roads
2023 BMW X5 Dimensions
1745mm
2004mm
4922mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
See all 2023 BMW X5 Dimensions2023 BMW X5 Boot Space
There’s 650L of boot space, and you can pull a couple of levers to drop the second row and increase that to 1870L. There’s also a 12V outlet back there.
2023 BMW X5 Gallery
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2023 BMW X5 Safety Rating
The BMW X5 has a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted by Euro NCAP in 2018 – though the rating only applies to six-cylinder diesel models.
It received a score of 89 per cent for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for child occupant protection, 75 per cent for vulnerable road user protection and 71 per cent for safety assist.
All BMW X5 models come standard with the following safety equipment:
- Autonomous emergency braking (low/high-speed) with pedestrian/cyclist detection
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Front and rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane-keep assist
- Reversing camera
- Rear parking sensors
- Surround-view camera
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Front and front-side airbags
- Curtain airbags for the first and second rows
- Driver’s knee airbag
2023 BMW X5 Fuel Economy
The BMW X5 uses 6.7L/100km in the xDrive25d on the combined cycle, the xDrive30d uses 7.2L/100km, the xDrive40i uses 9.2L/100km, the M50i models use 11.5L/100km, and the M Competition uses 12.5L/100km.
The xDrive45e uses 2.3L/100km and has an electric-only range of 87km on the stricter WLTP cycle.
| BMW X5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| M COMPETITION | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 12.5 |
| M COMPETITION MHEV | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 12.5 |
| M50i | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 11.5 |
| M50i PURE | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 11.5 |
| M60i MHEV | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 11.9 |
| xDRIVE25d | DIESEL | 6.9 |
| xDRIVE25d M SPORT | DIESEL | 6.9 |
| xDRIVE30d M SPORT | DIESEL | 7.2 |
| xDRIVE30d M SPORT MHEV | DIESEL | 7.8 |
| xDRIVE30d xLINE MHEV | DIESEL | 7.8 |
| xDRIVE40i M SPORT | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 9.2 |
| xDRIVE40i M SPORT MHEV | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 9.2 |
| xDRIVE45e M SPORT PHEV | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC | 2.3 |
| xDRIVE50e M SPORT PHEV | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 1.9 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a BMW X5?
| Variant | Engine Type | Month | Kilometre |
|---|---|---|---|
| xDRIVE25d | 2.0L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| xDRIVE30d M SPORT | 3.0L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| xDRIVE25d M SPORT | 2.0L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| xDRIVE40i M SPORT | 3.0L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| xDRIVE30d M SPORT MHEV | 3.0L Bi Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 0 Months | 0,000km |
| xDRIVE30d xLINE MHEV | 3.0L Bi Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 0 Months | 0,000km |
| xDRIVE45e M SPORT PHEV | 3.0L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| xDRIVE40i M SPORT MHEV | 3.0L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 0 Months | 0,000km |
| M50i PURE | 4.4L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| M50i | 4.4L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 15,000km |
| xDRIVE50e M SPORT PHEV | 3.0L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 0 Months | 0,000km |
| M60i MHEV | 4.4L Twin Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 0 Months | 0,000km |
| M COMPETITION | 4.4L Twin Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 0 Months | 0,000km |
| M COMPETITION | 4.4L Twin Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 0 Months | 0,000km |
| M COMPETITION MHEV | 4.4L Twin Turbo Direct Fuel Injection | 0 Months | 0,000km |
You should service your X5 at your authorised BMW dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the X5’s warranty.
How does the 2023 BMW X5 drive?
Our expert take on BMW X5 drivability.
Road noise is nicely muffled, with tyre roar only really present on coarse-chip, high-speed rural roads.
The X5 can’t completely disguise its size but it never feels ungainly. It’s surprisingly easy to pilot even in tighter urban confines, with the steering lightening up at lower speeds. While it doesn’t quite feel like a sports sedan on a set of tight curves, the X5 responds quickly to inputs.
The X5 has a firm ride but there’s enough suspension travel to make long-distance touring comfortable, and the car feels neither too harsh nor too floaty. It soaks up the bumps and ruts of inner-city road work zones and poorly surfaced suburban streets, though it occasionally felt a little jostled about on a couple of rural roads.
The lane-keeping assist aids long-distance touring, and was only ever tripped up by particularly sharp curves.
The adaptive cruise control set-up in the X5 is particularly noteworthy. If you have it activated and drive past a speed sign, the traffic sign recognition system will display the new speed and you’ll be given the option to press a single button to adjust the adaptive cruise control speed accordingly.
The Caring Car function, accessible via the iDrive system, proved to be more than just a gimmick. On a lengthy jaunt out of Melbourne, we activated the Vitalize mode which changed the ambient lighting colour, played some dramatic music, and pumped continuous strong bursts of cold air into the cabin.
It’s actually a pretty clever idea if you’re feeling a little worn from hours of driving but aren’t quite tired enough to need to pull over.
While many X5s will only do duty in big cities, BMW offers a towing package that bumps up braked towing capacity from 1900kg to 3500kg.
Speaking of options, we wouldn’t bother with the Enhancement Package, which adds 22-inch alloy wheels and a sports exhaust. The larger wheels will surely impact ride quality, while the xDrive30d sounds good enough already.
2023 BMW X5 Options
Options list for the BMW X5
You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the BMW X5 variants on the official website, and within the official BMW X5 specifications page.
2023 BMW X5 Colours
What colours are available for the BMW X5
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
2023 BMW X5 Warranty
The X5 is covered by a three-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. That’s pretty dismal, considering several luxury brands have moved to five-year warranties.
2023 BMW X5 vs other SUV's to consider
The BMW X5 is the classic large luxury SUV benchmark. It goes head-to-head with the Audi Q7, which packs a bit more space inside and a more confident seven-seat option, and the Mercedes-Benz GLE with its high-tech cabin.
The Genesis GV80 and Volkswagen Touareg offer more equipment for less money, but don't have the allure of a BMW badge.
Should you buy the 2023 BMW X5
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
It’s pretty clear to see why the BMW X5 remains so popular.
Its handling is relatively nimble for such a large SUV, its cabin is classy, comfortable and spacious, while its torquey inline-six turbo-diesel deftly combines performance and fuel economy.
BMW X5 FAQs
The cheapest BMW X5 is the xDRIVE25d that starts from $104,700.
The most expensive BMW X5 is the M COMPETITION MHEV that starts from $234,800.
The best towing capacity of a BMW X5 is 3500Kg offered by the following variants
- xDRIVE25d
- xDRIVE30d M SPORT
- xDRIVE25d M SPORT
- xDRIVE40i M SPORT
- xDRIVE45e M SPORT PHEV
- M50i PURE
- M50i
The largest BMW X5 is the M COMPETITION MHEV which measures 2105mm wide, 4948mm in length and sits 1762mm tall.
The most powerful BMW X5 is the M COMPETITION MHEV which has 460kW of power from its 4.4L Twin Turbo Direct Fuel Injection engine.
The BMW X5 is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. See the table below to see where each variant is manufactured.
| Variant | Country |
|---|---|
| M COMPETITION | Germany |
| M COMPETITION | Germany |
| M50i PURE | Germany |
| M50i | Germany |
| xDRIVE45e M SPORT PHEV | Germany |
| xDRIVE40i M SPORT | Germany |
| xDRIVE30d M SPORT | Germany |
| xDRIVE25d | Germany |
| xDRIVE25d M SPORT | Germany |
| M COMPETITION MHEV | United States Of America |
| M60i MHEV | United States Of America |
| xDRIVE50e M SPORT PHEV | United States Of America |
| xDRIVE40i M SPORT MHEV | United States Of America |
| xDRIVE30d xLINE MHEV | United States Of America |
| xDRIVE30d M SPORT MHEV | United States Of America |
The heaviest BMW X5 is the xDRIVE50e M SPORT PHEV which weighs 3200 kg (kerb weight).
See full fuel information for BMW X5 below:
| Variant | Fuel Type |
|---|---|
| xDRIVE50e M SPORT PHEV | unleaded petrol/electric |
| M60i MHEV | premium unleaded petrol |
| M COMPETITION MHEV | premium unleaded petrol |
| M COMPETITION | premium unleaded petrol |
| M COMPETITION | premium unleaded petrol |
| xDRIVE30d xLINE MHEV | diesel |
| xDRIVE30d M SPORT MHEV | diesel |
| xDRIVE40i M SPORT MHEV | premium unleaded petrol |
| xDRIVE25d | diesel |
| xDRIVE25d M SPORT | diesel |
| M50i PURE | premium unleaded petrol |
| M50i | premium unleaded petrol |
| xDRIVE45e M SPORT PHEV | premium unleaded/electric |
| xDRIVE40i M SPORT | premium unleaded petrol |
| xDRIVE30d M SPORT | diesel |