2010 BMW X5 Review Summary & Specs
Base Sport Utility
High-performance X5 M joins lineup.
Summary & Specs
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Think of the BMW X5 as a tall sports sedan with reasonable towing capability and a great view ahead. It's not meant to be an off-road vehicle, and in terms of utility, the X5 lacks the cargo-passenger flexibility and ultimate cargo capacity of many competitors. If sporting, on-pavement driving dynamics are the priority in a luxury SUV, the X5 is a great place to start, especially the high-performance M model. If family friendly utility and minimal aggravation are most important, it may not be.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent J.P. Vettraino reported from Detroit, with Phil Berg in rural Michigan, and Kirk Bell reporting from South Carolina and Atlanta.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor |
New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup |
BMW X5 xDrive30i ($47,500); xDrive 35d ($51,200) xDrive 48i ($56,200); X5 M ($85,400) |
| Engines (standard) |
3.0-liter dohc 24v inline-6 turbocharged diesel |
| Engines (optional) |
260-hp 3.0-liter I6; 265-hp 3.0-liter turbodiesel I6; 350-hp 4.8-liter V8; 555-horsepower twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
6-speed automatic with sequential manual shift |
| Transmissions (optional) |
6-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
two-stage front impact airbags, front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags, first- and second-row head-protecting curtain side airbags with rollover activation, electronic stability control with rollover mitigation, traction control, anti-lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), brake assist and brake drying, off-road hill descent control, run-flat tires, tire pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
front and rear park assist, rearview camera |
| Basic Warranty |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Spartanburg, South Carolina |
| Manufacturer Phone |
800-831-1117 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.bmwusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$47,500 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
BMW X5 xDrive 35d ($51,200) |
| Standard Equipment |
vinyl upholstery; 10-way power-adjustable front seats; dual-zone automatic climate control; interior air filter; memory for the driver's seat, mirrors and steering wheel; cruise control; leather-wrapped, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio controls; split-folding second-row seat; power windows, locks and heated exterior mirrors with tilt-down back-up aid; remote keyless entry; sunroof; 12-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo with high-definition radio; rain-sensing wipers; trip computer; automatic headlights; rear cargo cover; fog lights; roof rails; adaptive xenon headlights; and P255/55R18 tires on alloy wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Sport Activity Package ($2,200) with 19-inch wheels, Active Roll Stabilization, sport seats and steering wheel, black headliner and shadowline trim; Premium Package ($3,400) with leather upholstery, four-way power lumbar support for front seats, automatic tailgate operation, auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors, digital compass, power-fold exterior mirrors, universal garage opener, and BMW Assist with a four-year subscription and Bluetooth phone interface; Technology Package ($2,800) with front and rear park assist, a rearview camera and a navigation system with voice command and real-time traffic information; Cold Weather Package ($1,250) with retractable headlight washers, heated steering wheel, heated front and rear seats, ski bag with rear-seat pass-through; third-row seat with self-leveling suspension ($1,700); Head-up Display ($1,300); Comfort Access keyless starting ($1,000); satellite radio ($350); iPod and USB adaptor ($400); running boards ($300) |
| Destination Charge |
825 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$66,725 |
| Layout |
all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
265 @ 4200 |
| Torque |
425 @ 1750 |
| Fuel Economy |
19/26 |
| Wheelbase |
115.5 |
| Length/Width/Height |
191.1/76.1/69.5 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
42.0 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.3/na/40.0 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.0/na/36.6 |
| Trunk Volume |
75.2 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
6000 |
| Front Suspension |
independent, double wishbone with coil springs, twin-tube shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension |
independent, multi-link with air springs |
| Ground Clearance |
8.3 |
| Curb Weight |
5225 |
| Stock Tires |
P255/50R19 all-season |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Brake Drying |
| Fuel Capacity |
22.5 |