BMW X5 E70

BMW X5 E70
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The BMW X5 E70 (2006–2013): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 77 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: E70

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,850–4,860 mm RDW4,850 mm TC4,851–4,854 mm
Width1,930–2,010 mm RDW1,930–1,990 mm TC1,933–1,994 mm
Height1,760–1,780 mm RDW1,770 mm TC1,764–1,776 mm
Wheelbase2,930 mm RDW2,930 mm TC2,933 mm
Front track1,640–1,662 mm ASTRA1,640 mm TC–
Rear track1,636–1,706 mm ASTRA1,650 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,975–2,280 kg RDW2,250–2,440 kg TC–
Mass in running order2,075–2,380 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,700–3,000 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer2,700–3,500 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5–7 RDW––
Doors4 RDW––
Performance
Top speed210–275 km/h RDW––
Torque315–680 Nm ASTRA––

Tyre sizes (most common first): 255/50R19, 255/55R18, 275/40R20, 285/45R19, 315/35R20, 285/35R21, 325/30R21

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2013: ★★★★☆

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
9–12 years82.3% (81.9–82.7)77.9%32,293
13 years and older77.9% (77.5–78.3)69.2%40,785

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres31.1%31.2%
Suspension27.2%35.3%
Brakes19.7%32.4%
Lights and electrics17.2%23.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks13.9%12.9%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)8.2%10.3%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1,452 complaints for model years 2007–2013. 27 crashes · 62 fires · 34 injuries

  • Engine 516
  • Airbags 425
  • Fuel system 232
  • Transmission and drivetrain 199
  • Electrical system 178
  • Brakes 61

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 77 versions of the BMW X5 E70

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European Union 23 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2011–20143.0 L225 kW (306 PS)Diesel197–198 g/km10,437
2011–20133.0 L180 kW (245 PS)Diesel195 g/km50,872
20133.0 L190 kW (258 PS)Diesel163 g/km6,455
2012–20133.0 L280 kW (381 PS)Diesel190–198 g/km3,360
20133.0 L–Other fuel184 g/km803
2011–20133.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Diesel195–198 g/km1,803
20134.4 L330 kW (449 PS)Petrol243 g/km279
2011–20133.0 L225 kW (306 PS)Petrol233–236 g/km477
2011–20134.4 L408 kW (555 PS)Petrol323–326 g/km862
2010–2013––Diesel189–243 g/km238
2011–20134.4 L300 kW (408 PS)Petrol292–294 g/km160
2010–2012––Petrol244–290 g/km178
2010–20113.0 L–Diesel195–197 g/km1,188
2010–20114.4 L–Petrol325 g/km94
20113.0 L210 kW (286 PS)Diesel219 g/km54
20113.0 L173 kW (235 PS)Diesel216 g/km24
20103.0 L–Diesel205 g/km27,704
20104.4 L–Petrol319 g/km974
20103.0 L–Petrol237 g/km164
2010––Other fuel218 g/km86
20105.0 L–Petrol325 g/km40
20104.8 L–Petrol292 g/km34
20103.0 L–Petrol247 g/km32

United Kingdom 29 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013X5 M50d3.0 LDieselAutomatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC199 g/km
2013X5 xDrive30d3.0 LDieselAutomatic7.4 L/100 km NEDC195 g/km
2013X5 xDrive40d · X5 xDrive30d3.0 LDieselAutomatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC198 g/km
2013X5 M4.4 LPetrolAutomatic13.9 L/100 km NEDC325 g/km
2013X5 xDrive50i4.4 LPetrolAutomatic12.5 L/100 km NEDC292 g/km
2012X5 M50d - from June 20123.0 LDiesel8-speed automatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC199 g/km
2012X5 xDrive30d - from April 2012 · X5 xDrive30d - up to March 20123.0 LDiesel8-speed automatic7.4 L/100 km NEDC195 g/km
2012X5 xDrive40d - from April 2012 · X5 xDrive40d - up to March 2012 · X5 xDrive30d - from April 20123.0 LDiesel8-speed automatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC198 g/km
2010–2012X5 M4.4 LPetrol6-speed automatic13.9 L/100 km NEDC325 g/km
2012X5 xDrive50i4.4 LPetrol8-speed automatic12.5 L/100 km NEDC292 g/km
2010X5 xDrive30d - with particle filter - from April 20103.0 LDiesel8-speed automatic7.4 L/100 km NEDC195 g/km
2010X5 xDrive40d - with particle filter - from April 20103.0 LDiesel8-speed automatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC198 g/km
2009–2010X5 xDrive30d - with particle filter - from April 2009 · X5 xDrive30d - with particle filter - up to March 20103.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic8.2 L/100 km NEDC217 g/km
2009–2010X5 xDrive35d - with particle filter - from April 2009 · X5 xDrive35d - with particle filter - up to March 20103.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic8.3 L/100 km NEDC220 g/km
2010X5 xDrive50i - from April 20104.4 LPetrol8-speed automatic12.5 L/100 km NEDC292 g/km
2009–2010X5 xDrive48i - from April 2009 · X5 xDrive48i - up to March 20104.8 LPetrol6-speed automatic12.1 L/100 km NEDC289 g/km
2008–2009X5 3.0d - with particle filter · X5 xDrive30d - with particle filter - up to March 20093.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic8.1 L/100 km NEDC214 g/km
2008–2009X5 3.0sd - with particle filter · X5 xDrive35d - with particle filter - up to March 20093.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic8.2 L/100 km NEDC216 g/km
2008–2009X5 3.0si · X5 xDrive30i - up to March 20093.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic10.2 L/100 km NEDC244 g/km
2008–2009X5 4.8i · X5 xDrive48i - up to March 20094.8 LPetrol6-speed automatic12.0 L/100 km NEDC286 g/km
2007X5 3.0d - with particle filter3.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic8.7 L/100 km NEDC231 g/km
2007X5 3.0si3.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic10.9 L/100 km NEDC260 g/km
2007X5 4.8i4.8 LPetrol6-speed automatic12.5 L/100 km NEDC299 g/km
2006X5 3.0i3.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic12.9 L/100 km NEDC312 g/km
2006X5 3.0i3.0 LPetrol6-speed manual12.7 L/100 km NEDC307 g/km
2006X5 3.0d3.0 LDiesel6-speed manual8.6 L/100 km NEDC229 g/km
2006X5 3.0d3.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic9.4 L/100 km NEDC250 g/km
2006X5 4.4i4.4 LPetrol6-speed automatic13.1 L/100 km NEDC317 g/km
2006X5 4.8is4.8 LPetrol6-speed automatic13.5 L/100 km NEDC324 g/km

France 6 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2012–2013X5 xDrive30d–180 kW (245 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic7.4 L/100 km NEDC195 g/km
2012–2013X5 xDrive40d–225 kW (306 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC198 g/km
2012–2013X5 xDrive35i–225 kW (306 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic10.1 L/100 km NEDC236 g/km
2012–2013X5 M50d–280 kW (381 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC199 g/km
2012–2013X5 xDrive50i–300 kW (408 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic12.5 L/100 km NEDC292 g/km
2012–2013X5 M–408 kW (555 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic13.9 L/100 km NEDC325 g/km

United States 9 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2011–2013SIDI3.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291–297 g/km
2012–2013SIDI3.0 LDiesel6-speed automaticAll-wheel drive21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA289–301 g/km
2010–2013SIDI4.4 LPetrol6-speed automaticAll-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
2011–2013SIDI4.4 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA340–345 g/km
2009–20113.0 LDiesel6-speed automaticAll-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA288 g/km
20103.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticAll-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
20104.8 LPetrol6-speed automaticAll-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
2007–20093MODE CLKUP3.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
2007–20093MODE CLKUP4.8 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km

Canada 10 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013Sport utility vehicle: Standard3.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic10.7 L/100 km 5-cycle289 g/km
2012–2013Sport utility vehicle · Sport utility vehicle: Standard3.0 LPetrol8-speed automatic12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle292 g/km
2012–2013Sport utility vehicle · Sport utility vehicle: Standard4.4 LPetrol8-speed automatic14.6 L/100 km 5-cycle336 g/km
2013Sport utility vehicle: Standard4.4 LPetrol6-speed automatic16.8 L/100 km 5-cycle386 g/km
2009–2012Sport utility vehicle3.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic10.7–10.9 L/100 km 5-cycle289–294 g/km
2010–2012Sport utility vehicle4.4 LPetrol6-speed automatic16.6–16.7 L/100 km 5-cycle382–384 g/km
2011Sport utility vehicle3.0 LPetrol8-speed automatic12.5 L/100 km 5-cycle288 g/km
2011Sport utility vehicle4.4 LPetrol8-speed automatic14.5 L/100 km 5-cycle334 g/km
2007–2010Sport utility vehicle3.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic13.3 L/100 km 5-cycle306 g/km
2007–2010Sport utility vehicle4.8 LPetrol6-speed automatic14.9–15.1 L/100 km 5-cycle343–347 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.