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2016 BMW X5

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2016 sDrive35i 4dr 4x2 Sports Activity Vehicle
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Price:   -  From $54,700
2016 xDrive35i 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle Price:   -  From $57,000
2016 xDrive35d 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle Price:   -  From $57,700
2016 xDrive50i 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle Price:   -  From $71,500
2016 X5 M Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle Price:   -  From $98,800

Overview

A luxury crossover with broad appeal, the X5 delivers satisfying performance while coddling its occupants in quiet comfort. We consider it the well-rounded athlete in a class populated by plenty of high achievers.

What's New for 2016

V8 models receive some extra standard equipment, and all versions get connectivity updates.

BMW X5 Front Quarter

Choosing Your BMW X5

In terms of size, the X5 falls smack in the middle of the crossover segment. You get room for five and up to 66 cubic feet of cargo space. The optional third row provides space for two more, provided both are children.

  • The standard 3-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine develops 300 horsepower and can be paired with rear- or all-wheel drive.
  • Next up is a 255-horsepower 3-liter turbodiesel six-cylinder that achieves a sensational 27 mpg in combined driving.
  • The top choice is turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 with no less than 445 horsepower.

All-wheel drive comes standard with the turbodiesel and V8, and all engines are matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Trim levels correspond to engine and drivetrain:

BMW X5

sDrive 35i

Comes with the base six-cylinder engine and rear-wheel drive, plus heated front seats with driver memory, leather-like vinyl upholstery, wood interior trim, automatic wipers, a power liftgate, and front and rear parking sensors. On the technology front, you get a navigation system, Bluetooth, integrated smartphone apps, and a nine-speaker sound system with HD radio and 20GB of audio storage. The available Premium package tacks on genuine leather seating, keyless ignition, four-zone automatic climate control, and satellite radio. Adding the Luxury Seating package gets you ventilated front seats with additional adjustments. For safety, there's the Driver Assistance package with a rearview camera and a head-up display.

BMW X5

xDrive 35d

Gets the efficient turbodiesel engine. All other equipment and options continue unchanged.

BMW X5

xDrive 50i

Carries the V8 engine, plus a 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound system, standard 19-inch wheels, and most of the options already mentioned. Available on the xDrive 50i only is the Executive package with soft-close doors, leather dashboard trim, and ceramic-finish controls. The 50i is also eligible for a high-end Bang & Olufsen sound system

Any X5 can be outfitted with your choice of design packages: Luxury Line, xLine, and M Sport. All come with line-specific 19-inch wheels and trim throughout. The M Sport also gets sport seats and some extra performance options.

Beyond all that are several specialized option packages. The Cold Weather package gets you a heated steering wheel and heated rear seats. Adaptive LED headlamps with automatic high-beam control come with the Lighting package. The Dynamic Handling package adds an adaptive suspension and revised steering.

Finally, the Driver Assistance Plus package carries all the regular Driver Assistance features, plus adaptive cruise control with automatic braking, a collision mitigation system with pedestrian detection, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, and a surround-view camera system.

As usual, there are some interesting standalone options, including an adjustable rear air suspension (standard on seven-passenger models), an automated parallel parking system, infrared night vision, and a rear entertainment system with dual screens.

CarsDirect Tip

As you can see, the X6 can be dressed up in plethora of ways, which means the price can get away from you quickly. We consider the Premium and Driver Assistance packages (which are already standard on the V8 model) to be most essential n a luxury crossover.

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Expert Review

Expert Rating
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Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

You can interpret our ratings in the following way:

: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

Strong, agile and outspoken, the BMW X5 is the logical choice for BMW drivers with a family. And while its main selling point is spaciousness, there’s a reason that BMW calls it a "Sports Activity Vehicle": It performs like a pro.

Pricing and Equipment

The entry level X5, (the X5i) will run you about $54,000 which is about right for a full–size luxury crossover. It’s powered by a robust 3-liter turbocharged V6 and—unlike higher trims that have all-wheel drive—the X5i is rear-drive only. It comes standard with:

  • Nineteen-inch light alloy wheels
  • Three-stage heated front seats
  • Driving Dynamics Control w/ ECO PRO mode
  • Poplar Wood trim
  • Navigation with a 10.2-inch high-res screen

We had the X5i as our test model and found it more than accommodating. In our opinion, the true strength of the X5 line lies in its power and handling, not features and technology. One feature that did catch our eye, though, was the Night Vision with Pedestrian Detection ($2,300) package. While expensive, it was exciting to have this kind of technology behind the wheel.

Performance Pros

BMW X5

We love the X5i’s 6-cylinder turbo. It moves! You will never tire of the strong acceleration. It feels more like a sports car than an SUV.

  • 300 horsepower and 0-60 in 6.1 seconds. Need we say more?
  • We found the handling to be exceptional.

Performance Cons

  • We tried a little (legal) off-roading. Not bad, but the X5i is more in line with the family-oriented Touareg than with the more rugged Range Rover.
  • The X5's electric power steering doesn't give much in the way of feedback. This is pretty common in electric power steering systems these days.

Interior Pros

BMW X5
  • BMW drivers will feel right at home in the X5. We did. The interior offers typical BMW ambiance: sporty luxury with aluminum trim and lots of strong, sloping lines. You can also get upgraded interiors.
  • It delivers the BMW cockpit-style controls we know and love.
  • Excellent front seating.

The Most Pleasant Surprise

The power! Few things give more pleasure than lots of horsepower and hesitation-free acceleration. That alone makes the X5 a good choice.

The Least Pleasant Surprise

We found off-roading a bit lacking in the X5. We recommend staying on-road with this one.

The Bottom Line

BMW X5

The bottom line is that the X5i is a performer. It offers very fast acceleration with outstanding handling. On top of that, it has room for the family. We recommend going with one of the all-wheel drive models even if it costs a bit more.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
3.0L I-6 / 300 HP / 300 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard: 8-spd STEPTRONIC w/OD
Available: 8-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD
Drive Type
Rear-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
18 / 25 / 21 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5 / 7
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
3.0L I-6 / 300 HP / 300 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Rear-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
18 / 25 / 21 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
22.4 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$86
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
76.7 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
Exterior Length
192.4 "
Exterior Width
76.3 "
Exterior Height
69.4 "
Front Headroom
40.5 "
Rear Headroom
38.8 "
Front Legroom
40.4 "
Rear Legroom
36.6 "
Front Shoulder Room
61.5 "
Rear Shoulder Room
60.0 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
4,680 Lbs.
Wheel Base
116 "
Turning Radius
20.8 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
19.0 " Silver Aluminum / 20.0 " Silver W/painted Accents Aluminum / 20.0 " Silver Aluminum / 19.0 " Painted Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Heated, Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger
Bumpers
Body-colored With Metal-look Insert / Body-colored / Front Body-colored With Stainless Steel Insert
Grille Moldings
Black W/chrome Surround / Chrome / Metal-look W/chrome Surround
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5 / 7
Seat Trim
Sensatec Leatherette / Leather
Front Seat Type
Bucket / Premium Bucket / Sport
Heated Front Seats
Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power) / (12-way Power) / 12-way (10-way Power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power) / (12-way Power) / 12-way (10-way Power)
Front Armrests
(8-way Power) / (12-way Power) / 12-way (10-way Power)
Rear Armrests
Center
Rear Seats
40-20-40 Split-bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm/hd, Seek-scan / Siriusxm Am/fm/hd/satellite, Seek-scan
Speakers
10 / 16 Harman/kardon / 16 Bang & Olufsen
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Power Telescopic Tilt Sport
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Express Open/close
Rearview Mirror
Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Front And Rear
Tinted Windows
Deep
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
4
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Front And Rear / Automated
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Major Components Months
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Months
48 Months / Unlimited Miles
Corrosion Perforation
144 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months

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