BMW X5

BMW X5 has a body type all-terrain and a system of total pull-rod although their ability to travel on steep areas is limited. On other cars with this type of bodywork for its stability and ease of driving, is not the most comfortable.

2008 BMW X5


BMW X5

The BMW X5 (more) model year 2007 is larger than the previous generation. It measures 4,854 mm in length (187 mm), 1,933 wide (61 mm) and 1,766 high (54 mm).


BMW X5

The length is similar to that of a Subaru Tribieca; is higher than a Mercedes-Benz ML or a Porsche Cayenne and less than an Audi Q7.


BMW X5

The biggest difference regarding the functional range above is the possibility of carrying three rows of seats, with seven seats in total. The third row of seats not has easy access, nor is comfortable for people over 1.70 m or long journeys.


BMW X5

When using the three rows of seats, the trunk volume is 200 l, is a volume similar to cars as a Citroën C2, and the norm in a whole field of seven seats given its size: a Jeep Commander (which is 67 mm shorter) or an Audi Q7 (which is 232 mm longer) have 170 and 330 litre respectively.


BMW X5

The volume of the trunk, with the third row of seats folded is 530 l. In versions of five seats, the trunk volume increases to 620 litres per 90 l of a hole that is under the ground. If you hit the seats of the second row, is a flat surface (image) and a volume of 1,750 l. The gasoline is a six-cylinder in line with 272 hp and one of eight cylinders in V giving 355 hp, both atmospheric.


BMW X5

The less powerful Diesel has six cylinders arranged in line and gives 235 hp. Since September 2007, is available with a Diesel dual turbo series of 286 hp (3.0sd; 61,900 €) also leads the BMW X3. With this engine, the BMW X5 (more) has some notable benefits but stressed above all by how little it spends.


BMW X5

In fact, the average consumption approved is less than the BMW X5 3.0d 235 hp. A Volvo XC90 D5 (185 hp) spends the same as this BMW 286 hp.


BMW X5

In addition, the range since 2008, the rest of the engines of the BMW X5 have various improvements (more) to reduce consumption and, in the case of 3.0d, also improve some benefits.

BMW X5

The BMW X5 3.0d of 235 hp is currently the most powerful diesel engine cylinder capacity of three liters and a single turbocharger, is basically the same as lead, with less power, the 330d, 530d and 730d. I think the most reasonable option within the range if benefits are valued together and consumption.

BMW X5

The BMW X5 3.0si has a gasoline engine and six-cylinder 3.0 litre engine capacity of 272 hp version (which premiered on 3 Series Coupe). The less powerful versions of this engine and gave a very good (in the 330i, for example). Like other engines with BMW Valvetronic distribution rate (more), consumption of this engine is very low.

BMW X5

All versions have a series of automatic gearbox six speeds. With this box, few users of cast least one manual on the road, and even less in rural areas (more driving impressions).

BMW X5

The diesel version is 235 hp, next to Mercedes-Benz ML 320 CDI, the most expensive among all-terrain characteristics of its five seats. A Jeep Grand Cherokee or a Volkswagen Touareg are more affordable.

BMW X5

Of these four, the Jeep is the one who has the drive system more effective field, but their finishes are clearly worse than those of the other three and is the most awkward road. The Volkswagen Touareg and Mercedes-Benz ML are also more advisable that the BMW X5 to travel outside the asphalt if they have the options of air suspension and rear differential lock. Of the four, the BMW is the only one that can not be reductive.

BMW X5

Among all the land that may have seven seats, the BMW X5 3.0d is the second most expensive (the first and by far is the Mercedes-Benz GL 320 CDI). For a little less than the cost of the BMW is the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI. The most affordable is the Jeep Commander 3.0 V6 CRD, which costs almost 30 percent less than the Audi or BMW.

BMW X5

The quality of the BMW X5 is very good and we did not find any fault remarkable, except in the aspect metallic coating is on the basis of the lever of change (he was a bubble like that remain to put a sticker). Moreover, the materials seem high quality settings are correct and the feel of the controls is good.

BMW X5

The base price of the BMW X5 can be increased substantially if we include some of the options available in the list of equipment. Precisely, the amount and type of equipment that can lead this BMW is a differentiator.

BMW X5

For example, the version of evidence that we had included elements such as projecting information on the windshield, browser, a developer who controls the speed brakes, panoramic glass roof practicable (more), rear chamber to facilitate maneuvers whose image combined with the sensors that detect ultrasound (picture), xenon headlamps with adaptive lighting connection and disconnection-long automatic of lights or television to complete some 26,000 € in options.

BMW X5

Other options available are the active steering, the system "Adaptive Drive" which controls the rocking of the body, one of four climate zones, different types of seats or automatic locks and keyless start. Since March 2008 there is a system of opening and closing automatic gate.

BMW X5

BMW has changed the management system iDrive giving it eight programmable buttons, each of them to go straight to the role chosen by the driver. They are a fitting complement to the system and allowing programming destinations in the browser, phone call or direct radio stations. The display of this system is new, has automatic adjustment of brightness and an area less reflective

BMW X5

The safety equipment as standard six air bags (including curtain-type head for the first two rows of seats), tensors emergency belts of the two first rows of seats, tension limiters in the front seats and rings Isofix seats in the second row.