BMW X5

Ex-Showroom Price
ARAI Mileage (Certified) | 15.97 kmpl |
Top Speed | 210 |
Engine cc (Displacement) | 2993 cc |
Number of Gears | 8-Speed Automatic |
Maximum Power | 254.47 Bhp @ 4000 rpm |
Maximum Torque | 560 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm |
Ground Clearance | 209 mm |
Kerb Weight | 2175 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 litres |
Pros
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Spacious Interiors
(7 of 9 agree)
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Awesome Looks
(6 of 10 agree)
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Powerful Engine
(4 of 7 agree)
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Vast Service Network
(2 of 5 agree)
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Excellent Build Quality
(2 of 5 agree)
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Good Off-road Capability
(2 of 5 agree)
Cons
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High Price
(6 of 8 agree)
QUICK FACTS & INFORMATION | |
Car Type | SUV |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
ARAI Mileage (Certified) | 15.97 kmpl |
Top Speed | 210 |
Official Tagline | Carry Your Luxury Wherever You Go |
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION | |
Engine cc (Displacement) | 2993 cc |
Gearbox Type | Automatic |
Number of Gears | 8-Speed Automatic |
Maximum Power | 254.47 Bhp @ 4000 rpm |
Maximum Torque | 560 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm |
Engine Details | BMW TwinPower Turbo Inline 6-Cylinder Diesel Engine |
Number of Cylinders | 6 |
Driving Modes | BMW Driving Experience Control With ECOPRO Coasting (Modes : ECOPRO, Comfort, Sport, Sport+) |
Variable Torque Split | Yes (xDrive- Intelligent 4WD With Variable Torque Split) |
Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive (AWD) |
Paddle Shift | |
CO2 emissions in g/km | 173.282 |
Automatic Start/Stop Function | |
PERFORMANCE & MILEAGE | |
Mileage (City) | 10 kmpl (approx.) |
Mileage (Highway) | 12 kmpl (approx.) |
0-100 kmph | 6.9 seconds |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | |
Overall Length | 4886 mm |
Overall Width | 1938 mm |
Overall Height | 1762 mm |
Wheelbase | 2933 mm |
Ground Clearance | 209 mm |
Kerb Weight | 2175 kg |
CAPACITY | |
Seating Capacity | 7 (2 + 3 + 2) |
Number of Seating Rows | 3 Rows |
Number of Doors | 5 Doors |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 litres |
BRAKES & SUSPENSION | |
Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc |
Rear Brakes | Disc |
Brake Energy Regeneration | |
Front Suspension | Double Wishbone |
Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone |
Cornering Brake Control (CBC) | |
WHEELS & TYRES | |
Front Tyre | 255/50 R18 |
Rear Tyre | 255/50 R18 |
Alloy Wheels | |
Wheels | 18" Double Spoke 446 |
Spare Wheel | |
Tubeless Tyres | |
Runflat tyres with Runflat indicator | Yes (With Reinforced Side Walls) |
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE | |
Ashtray | Yes (Smokers Package) |
Key In Reminder | |
Steering Mounted Controls | |
2 Part Tail Gate | |
Power Outlet | Yes (Storage Compartment Package Including Sunglass Holder & Additional 12V Power Sockets) |
Rear AC Vents | Yes (In 2nd Row Seats) |
Remote Fuel Filler | |
Power tailgate | |
Hands-free Bluetooth | |
Air Conditioner | Yes (Automatic) (4 Zone Climate Control) |
Rear Seat (Split) | Yes (Rear Backrest, Foldable & 60:40 Dividable) |
Keyless Entry | |
Power Steering | Yes (Servotronic Steering Assist) (Electric Steering Column Adjustment) |
Rear Defogger | |
Heat-reflecting windscreen | Yes (Heat Protection Glazing) |
Engine Start/Stop Button | |
Rear Washer & Wiper | |
Cruise Control | Yes (With Braking Function) |
Audible Headlight-on Reminder | |
Rain Sensing Wipers | Yes (With Automatic Driving Lights) |
Power Windows | Yes (Front & Rear) |
Remote Boot Release | |
MID (Multi Information Display) | Yes (iDrive Touch With Handwriting Recognition With 10.2" Color Display) |
EXTERIOR FEATURES | |
Body Coloured Bumpers | |
Outside Rear-view Mirrors | Yes (Electrically Foldable With Automatic Anti-Dazzle Function & Memory Function) |
Headlight Washer | |
Roof Rails | Yes (Aluminium Satinated) |
Tinted Glass | |
Heated Outside Rear View Mirrors | |
Panoramic roof | |
Full LED Headlamps | Yes (Adaptive LED Headlamps With 4 LED DRL Light Rings & Accent Lights) |
INTERIOR FEATURES | |
Chrome Inside Rear View Mirror | Yes (With Automatic Anti-Dazzle Function) |
Child Seat Mounting Provisions | Yes (ISOFIX Child Seat Mounting, Rear Outward Seats) |
Rear Sunshade | Yes (Roller Sunblinds For Rear Side Windows) |
Integrated Front Headrest | Yes (Active Front Headrests) |
Sunvisor with Ticket Holder | Yes (Driver & Co-Driver) |
Cigarette Lighter | |
Sunroof | |
ACTIVE & PASSIVE SAFETY FEATURES | |
Front Seatbelt Pre-Tensioner | Yes (Pyrotechnic Belt Tensioners & Belt Force Limiters In The Front) |
Hill Descent Control | |
Warning Triangle | |
Adaptive Highbeam Assist (HSA) | |
Rear Seat Belts | 3 |
Park Distance Control (PDC) | Yes (Front & Rear) |
Airbags | Yes (Airbags For Driver & Front Passenger, Head airbags At Front & Rear, Side Airbags For Driver & Front Passenger) |
Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) | |
Rear View Camera | |
First-aid kit | |
Seatbelt Reminder | |
Parking Sensors | |
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) | |
BRAKING & TRACTION | |
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | |
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | |
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | |
Traction Control | Yes (Dynamic Traction Control) |
Brake Assist | |
LOCKS & SECURITY | |
Engine Immobilizer | Yes (Electronic Vehicle Immobilizer) |
Child-Protection Door Locks | |
Central Locking | |
INSTRUMENTATION | |
Average Fuel Consumption | |
Trip Distance | |
Programmed Service Reminder | Yes (BMW Condition Based Service) (Intelligent Maintenance System) |
Digital Clock | |
Average Speed | |
Parking Brake Indicator | Yes (Electronic Parking Brake With Auto Hold) |
Door Ajar Warning | |
Distance to Empty | |
Tachometer | |
LIGHTING | |
Xenon Headlamps | |
Projector Headlamps | |
Front Fog Lights | Yes (LED) |
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) | |
LED Tail light | |
Darkness Sensing Headlamps | |
Interior Room Lamp | Yes (Lights Package With 9 Ambient Lighting Design In 3-Color LED's) |
ORVM Turn Indicators | Yes (LED) |
INFOTAINMENT | |
Music System | Yes (Harman Kardon Surround Sound System) |
Number of Speakers | 9 Loudspeakers |
MP3 Playback | |
USB Compatibility | |
DVD Playback | |
CD Player | |
Music System Hard Drive | Yes (Integrated Hard Drive For Maps & Audio Files) |
GPS Navigation System | Yes (Professional Navigation System With 3D Maps) |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Yes (Extented Bluetooth Connectivity With Audio Streaming, Voice Control, Office Functions etc) |
SEATS & UPHOLSTERY | |
Front Centre Armrest | Yes (With Storage Compartment) |
Leather Seats | Yes (Leather Dakota Black / Canberra Beige / Ivory White / Mocha Black / Terra Black) |
Rear Headrest (Adjustable) | |
Lumbar Support | Yes (Driver & Co-Driver) |
Folding Rear Seats | |
Rear Centre Armrest | Yes (With 2 Cup Holders) |
Driver Seat Adjustment | Yes (Electric Seat Adjustment For Driver & Passenger With Memory Function For Driver Seat) |
Front Headrest (Adjustable) |
BMW X5 Review
Synopsis
BMW X5 was the first SUV launched by BMW globally. The car is now in its third generation and after a minor facelift, it’s ready to take on the other competitors including its biggest rival Audi Q7.
Exterior
BMW has stick to their basics in terms of designing as except for the minor changes, nothing much has changed on this car. It shares its platform with the 5 series luxury sedan. Biggest changes include a new bumper with air inlets and LEDs in its headlights. The familiar radiator grille, round shaped fog lights and bonnet remains the same. The side profile remains intact but you do get to choose from 2 sizes of alloy wheels which slightly make a difference to its appearance. Except for the restyled tail lights, there are no major changes at the back of this car. BMW needs to bring some serious changes to this car as now it looks aged in comparison to many of its new rivals like Land Rover Evoque.
Interior
The interiors are of dual tone color with leather seat covers of beige color enhancing the aura inside. The new leather wrapped three spoke steering wheel looks funky than before. The plastic and the material used inside feels of top quality. This 5 seater car has very generous seats with optimum comfort. Legroom and headroom is quite adequate for the rear passengers. Rear passengers also get their own rear AC vents and centre armrest.
Comfort and Convenience
BMW X5 offers many features to give maximum comfort to its driver and the passengers. Driver seat is electrically adjustable which allows the driver to get in to the perfect position with an adjustable steering wheel for clear visibility. It has a dual zone automatic air conditioning with central locking, electrically adjustable and fold-able side mirrors. It also has Hill Descent control (HDC), rain sensing wipers and auto headlights with rear parking camera to assist you while parking it.
Dashboard and Storage
Dashboard of BMW X5 remains the same with similar high class wooden inserts and instrument panel. It has an air cooled glove box with door pockets and cup holders in front and rear centre armrest. It has decent boot capacity which can be increased by folding the rear seats.
Music System
BMW X5 has an audio system with six CD changer and 16 powerful speakers with iPod and Bluetooth connectivity. It comes with steering mounted audio and Bluetooth controls.
Engine and Gearbox
New BMW X5 is powered by a 2993cc, V6 diesel engine, which generates a maximum power output of 258 bhp with an increased torque output of 560 Nm. This engine is equipped with xDrive30d to enhance its performance. The new eight speed automatic transmission now replaces its old six speed transmission.
Acceleration and Performance
With new engines and gearbox, the performance of this car has improved significantly. Its new petrol unit takes just 5.5 seconds to reach 0-100km/hr. This engine can reach a top speed of 240km/hr. The diesel engine feels much responsive than before thanks to its eight speed gearbox which reduces the turbo lag and you don’t much have to wait for its power as the new gear ratios feel very proportionate. Refinement of this engine has also increased with its power and torque output. The car feels much relaxed in its high range with reaching a top speed of 210km/hr. The new gearbox reduces its rpms which makes it quicker than before and as a result of that it takes around 7.6 seconds to reach 100km/hour from standstill.
Mileage
Due to its heavy weight and powerful engine, the petrol version of this car will be able to return you a mileage of around 6-7km/ltr while BMW claims its diesel engine to be the most fuel efficient engine in its class. The 3.0L diesel engine is expected to give a fuel efficiency of around 8km/ltr. The new X5 is available in only diesel in India.
Safety Features
BMW X5 features 8 airbags for your safety with ESP and traction control in it. Remote locking, anti-theft alarm is standard safety features in it and there is additional reinforcement in the front, sides and rear of the body for extra protection at the time of collision.
Suspension and Braking
The suspension of this car favours our Indian roads as it takes most of the bumps without any kind of complain. BMW X5 uses ventilated disk brakes at it front with simple disks at the back. The braking system also has ABS with EBD.
Ride and Handling
BMW X5 has always been known for its plush ride on road as well as off road. It’s a perfect 4x4 and pleases you the way it handles. This two tone vehicle manages to shed its weight with its brilliant handling on road. Its suspension also holds it well around sharp corners and you experience minimal body roll.
Shades and Warranty
BMW X5 is available in ten shades. The company offers 2years/unlimited kilometres warranty on its cars.
Variants
BMW X5 is available in one variants: xDrive 30d diesel.
Verdict
BMW X5 is cheaper than its outgoing model by a good margin but it is expensive than many of its competitors. At this price, BMW is offering a powerful petrol engine but its design needs to be upgraded. Moreover its diesel engine still feels on the slower side if compared to other competitors. We won’t say it’s a complete value for money car but it’s quite considerable due to it’s on and off road capability despite its big size.
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