BMW X5 F15

The BMW X5 F15 (2013–2018): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 102 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: F15
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,890 mm RDW | 4,880–4,890 mm TC | 4,886 mm |
| Width | 1,940–1,990 mm RDW | 1,940–1,980 mm TC | 1,938 mm |
| Height | 1,760 mm RDW | 1,750–1,760 mm TC | 1,762 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm RDW | 2,930 mm TC | 2,933 mm |
| Front track | 1,640–1,662 mm ASTRA | 1,640–1,670 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,633–1,702 mm ASTRA | 1,650–1,670 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 2,005–2,205 kg RDW | 2,173–2,413 kg TC | 1,995–2,350 kg |
| Mass in running order | 2,105–2,305 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,745–3,000 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 2,700–3,500 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5–7 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 210–250 km/h RDW | – | 210–250 km/h |
| Torque | 400–740 Nm ASTRA | – | 250–750 Nm |
| Electric motor power | – | 83 kW NRCan | – |
| Electric | |||
| Charging time at 240 V | – | 3.0 h EPA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 255/50R19, 255/55R18, 275/40R20, 285/35R21, 285/45R19, 315/35R20, 325/30R21
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2015–2018: ★★★★★
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 (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Natural Resources Canada, US EPA fuel economy data, 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 test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 90.0% (89.5–90.4) | 91.0% | 19,046 |
| 6–8 years | 90.0% (89.7–90.2) | 86.4% | 54,287 |
| 9–12 years | 89.6% (89.1–90.0) | 77.9% | 16,435 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 25.4% | 27.9% |
| Brakes | 10.8% | 21.0% |
| Suspension | 6.7% | 13.7% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| Lights and electrics | 2.1% | 9.3% |
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)
472 complaints for model years 2014–2018. 17 crashes · 19 fires · 18 injuries · 2 deaths
- Fuel system 128
- Engine 119
- Electrical system 81
- Transmission and drivetrain 57
- Airbags 34
- Body and structure 24
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 102 versions of the BMW X5 F15
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European Union 48 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 version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2018 | 3.0 L | 190 kW (258 PS) | Diesel | – | 157–182 g/km | 154,274 |
| 2015–2018 | 2.0 L | 170 kW (231 PS) | Diesel | – | 144–146 g/km | 27,464 |
| 2014–2018 | 3.0 L | 230 kW (313 PS) | Diesel | – | 158–181 g/km | 42,497 |
| 2015–2018 | 2.0 L | 180 kW (245 PS) | Hybrid | 15.3–15.4 kWh/100 km NEDC | 77–78 g/km | 19,572 |
| 2018 | 3.0 L | 195 kW (265 PS) | Diesel | – | 161 g/km | 3,276 |
| 2013–2018 | 3.0 L | 280 kW (381 PS) | Diesel | – | 173–202 g/km | 24,596 |
| 2018 | 3.0 L | 294 kW (400 PS) | Diesel | – | 180 g/km | 1,558 |
| 2014–2018 | 2.0 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Diesel | – | 143–154 g/km | 3,760 |
| 2015–2018 | 4.4 L | 423 kW (575 PS) | Petrol | – | 258 g/km | 5,113 |
| 2013–2018 | 3.0 L | 225 kW (306 PS) | Petrol | – | 198–236 g/km | 3,923 |
| 2016–2018 | 3.0 L | 250 kW (340 PS) | Petrol | – | 197 g/km | 832 |
| 2015–2018 | 3.0 L | 183 kW (249 PS) | Diesel | – | 156–182 g/km | 1,488 |
| 2013–2018 | 4.4 L | 330 kW (449 PS) | Petrol | – | 226–243 g/km | 2,503 |
| 2018 | 2.0 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Hybrid | – | 78 g/km | 318 |
| 2018 | 2.0 L | 180 kW (245 PS) | Petrol | 11.6 kWh/100 km NEDC | 77 g/km | 46 |
| 2016–2018 | 2.0 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Hybrid | 15.4 kWh/100 km NEDC | 78 g/km | 79 |
| 2015–2017 | 2.0 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Hybrid | 15.4 kWh/100 km NEDC | 78 g/km | 1,362 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 255 kW (347 PS) | Diesel | – | 147 g/km | 1,244 |
| 2017 | 3.0 L | 183 kW (249 PS) | Other fuel | – | 163 g/km | 766 |
| 2017 | 3.0 L | 285 kW (387 PS) | Diesel | – | 166 g/km | 456 |
| 2017 | 3.0 L | 345 kW (469 PS) | Diesel | – | 166 g/km | 308 |
| 2017 | 3.0 L | 420 kW (571 PS) | Diesel | – | 179 g/km | 256 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 270 kW (367 PS) | Hybrid | – | 78 g/km | 82 |
| 2017 | 3.0 L | 338 kW (460 PS) | Petrol | – | 199 g/km | 76 |
| 2017 | 4.4 L | 635 kW (863 PS) | Petrol | – | 258 g/km | 50 |
| 2017 | 3.0 L | – | Other fuel | – | 197 g/km | 34 |
| 2014–2017 | 3.0 L | 210 kW (286 PS) | Diesel | – | 163–207 g/km | 75 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | – | 139 g/km | 26 |
| 2017 | 4.4 L | 495 kW (673 PS) | Petrol | – | 226 g/km | 16 |
| 2015–2016 | 2.0 L | 180 kW (245 PS) | Petrol | – | 77–79 g/km | 1,534 |
| 2015–2016 | 2.0 L | 180 kW (245 PS) | Other fuel | 15.4 kWh/100 km NEDC | 78 g/km | 268 |
| 2014–2016 | 2.0 L | 160 kW (218 PS) | Diesel | – | 153–155 g/km | 18,041 |
| 2016 | 3.0 L | 195 kW (265 PS) | Diesel | – | 148 g/km | 50 |
| 2016 | 3.0 L | 295 kW (401 PS) | Diesel | – | 172 g/km | 28 |
| 2016 | 4.4 L | 360 kW (489 PS) | Petrol | – | 224 g/km | 26 |
| 2016 | 2.0 L | 170 kW (231 PS) | Petrol | – | 147 g/km | 21 |
| 2016 | 3.0 L | 224 kW (305 PS) | Petrol | – | 197 g/km | 18 |
| 2016 | 4.4 L | 195 kW (265 PS) | Petrol | – | 197 g/km | 12 |
| 2016 | 2.0 L | 170 kW (231 PS) | Petrol | – | 148 g/km | 10 |
| 2015 | 3.0 L | 191 kW (260 PS) | Diesel | – | 157 g/km | 46 |
| 2013–2014 | 3.0 L | 225 kW (306 PS) | Diesel | – | 198 g/km | 4,221 |
| 2014 | 3.0 L | 180 kW (245 PS) | Diesel | – | 195 g/km | 260 |
| 2013–2014 | – | – | Diesel | – | 160–189 g/km | 105 |
| 2014 | 3.0 L | 173 kW (235 PS) | Diesel | – | 225 g/km | 33 |
| 2014 | 3.0 L | 280 kW (381 PS) | Petrol | – | 177 g/km | 11 |
| 2013 | 3.0 L | – | Other fuel | – | 184 g/km | 803 |
| 2013 | 4.4 L | 408 kW (555 PS) | Petrol | – | 325 g/km | 86 |
| 2013 | 4.4 L | 300 kW (408 PS) | Petrol | – | 294 g/km | 39 |
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 version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2018X5 sDrive25d - 18'' & 19'' tyres | 2.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km | – |
| 2016–2018X5 sDrive25d - mixed 19'' & 20'' tyres | 2.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 141 g/km | – |
| 2016–2018X5 xDrive25d - 18'' & 19'' tyres | 2.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km | – |
| 2016–2018X5 xDrive25d - mixed 19'' & 20'' tyres | 2.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 148 g/km | – |
| 2016–2018X5 xDrive40e - 18'' & 19'' tyres | 2.0 L | Plug-in hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 3.3 L/100 km NEDC15.3 kWh/100 km NEDC | 77 g/km | 31 km |
| 2015–2018X5 M50d - all wheels & tyres · X5 M50d - mixed 19'' & 20'' tyres | 3.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 173 g/km | – |
| 2015–2018X5 xDrive30d - 255/50 R19 tyres front & rear · X5 xDrive30d - 255/55 R18 tyres front & rear · X5 xDrive30d - 18'' & 19'' tyres | 3.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km | – |
| 2015–2018X5 xDrive30d - 255/50 R19 tyres front / 285/45 R19 tyres rear · X5 xDrive30d - 275/40 R20 tyres front / 315/35 R20 tyres rear · X5 xDrive30d - mixed 19'' & 20'' tyres | 3.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 158 g/km | – |
| 2015–2018X5 xDrive40d - 255/50 R19 tyres front & rear · X5 xDrive40d - 255/55 R18 tyres front & rear · X5 xDrive40d - 18'' & 19'' tyre | 3.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km | – |
| 2015–2018X5 xDrive40d - 255/50 R19 tyres front / 285/45 R19 tyres rear · X5 xDrive40d - 275/40 R20 tyres front / 315/35 R20 tyres rear · X5 xDrive40d - mixed 19'' & 20'' tyres | 3.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km | – |
| 2015–2018X5 M | 4.4 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 11.1 L/100 km NEDC | 258 g/km | – |
| 2015–2018X5 xDrive50i - 255/50 R19 tyres front & rear · X5 xDrive50i - 18'' & 19'' tyres | 4.4 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 224 g/km | – |
| 2015–2018X5 xDrive50i - 255/50 R19 tyres front / 285/45 R19 tyres rear · X5 xDrive50i - 275/40 R20 tyres front / 315/35 R20 tyres rear · X5 xDrive50i - mixed 19'' & 20'' tyres | 4.4 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 226 g/km | – |
| 2014–2015X5 sDrive25d - 255/50 R19 tyres front & rear · X5 sDrive25d - 255/55 R18 tyres front & rear | 2.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km | – |
| 2014–2015X5 sDrive25d - 255/50 R19 tyres front / 285/45 R19 tyres rear · X5 sDrive25d - 275/40 R20 tyres front / 315/35 R20 tyres rear | 2.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 151 g/km | – |
| 2014–2015X5 xDrive25d - 255/50 R19 tyres front & rear · X5 xDrive25d - 255/55 R18 tyres front & rear | 2.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km | – |
| 2014–2015X5 xDrive25d - 255/50 R19 tyres front / 285/45 R19 tyres rear · X5 xDrive25d - 275/40 R20 tyres front / 315/35 R20 tyres rear | 2.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km | – |
| 2014X5 M50d - all wheels & tyres | 3.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km | – |
| 2014X5 xDrive30d - 255/50 R19 tyres front & rear · X5 xDrive30d - 255/55 R18 tyres front & rear | 3.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 162 g/km | – |
| 2014X5 xDrive30d - 255/50 R19 tyres front / 285/45 R19 tyres rear · X5 xDrive30d - 275/40 R20 tyres front / 315/35 R20 tyres rear | 3.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km | – |
| 2014X5 xDrive40d - 255/50 R19 tyres front & rear · X5 xDrive40d - 255/55 R18 tyres front & rear | 3.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km | – |
| 2014X5 xDrive40d - 255/50 R19 tyres front / 285/45 R19 tyres rear · X5 xDrive40d - 275/40 R20 tyres front / 315/35 R20 tyres rear | 3.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 166 g/km | – |
| 2014X5 xDrive50i - 255/50 R19 tyres front & rear | 4.4 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 242 g/km | – |
| 2014X5 xDrive50i - 255/50 R19 tyres front / 285/45 R19 tyres rear · X5 xDrive50i - 275/40 R20 tyres front / 315/35 R20 tyres rear | 4.4 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 10.5 L/100 km NEDC | 244 g/km | – |
| 2013X5 M50d | 3.0 L | Diesel | Automatic | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km | – |
| 2013X5 xDrive30d | 3.0 L | Diesel | Automatic | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km | – |
| 2013X5 xDrive40d · X5 xDrive30d | 3.0 L | Diesel | Automatic | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 198 g/km | – |
| 2013X5 M | 4.4 L | Petrol | Automatic | 13.9 L/100 km NEDC | 325 g/km | – |
| 2013X5 xDrive50i | 4.4 L | Petrol | Automatic | 12.5 L/100 km NEDC | 292 g/km | – |
France 13 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014"X5 sDrive25d (Jantes 18"" et 19"")" | – | 160 kW (218 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2014"X5 sDrive25d (Jantes 19"" et 20"")" | – | 160 kW (218 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 151 g/km |
| 2014"X5 xDrive25d (Jantes 18"" et 19"")" | – | 160 kW (218 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2014"X5 xDrive25d (Jantes 19"" et 20"")" | – | 160 kW (218 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km |
| 2014"X5 xDrive30d (Jantes 18"" et 19"")" | – | 190 kW (258 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 162 g/km |
| 2014"X5 xDrive30d (Jantes 20"")" | – | 190 kW (258 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 2014"X5 xDrive35i (Jantes 18"" et 19"")" | – | 225 kW (306 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 197 g/km |
| 2014"X5 xDrive35i (Jantes 19"" et 20"")" | – | 225 kW (306 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 2014"X5 xDrive40d (Jantes 18"" et 19"")" | – | 230 kW (313 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 2014"X5 xDrive40d (Jantes 19"" et 20"")" | – | 230 kW (313 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 166 g/km |
| 2014"X5 M50d (Jantes 18"" et 19"")" | – | 280 kW (381 PS) | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km |
| 2014"X5 xDrive50i (Jantes 18"" et 19"")" | – | 330 kW (449 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 242 g/km |
| 2014"X5 xDrive50i (Jantes 20"")" | – | 330 kW (449 PS) | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 10.5 L/100 km NEDC | 244 g/km |
United States 6 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 version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2018SIDI; PHEV | 2.0 L | Plug-in hybrid | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 153–154 g/km |
| 2014–2018SIDI | 3.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 254–265 g/km |
| 2013–2018SIDI | 3.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 19–21 MPG (11.2–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 261–297 g/km |
| 2014–2018 | 3.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 25–27 MPG (8.7–9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 237–249 g/km |
| 2013–2018SIDI | 4.4 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 320–341 g/km |
| 2013SIDI | 3.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 289 g/km |
Canada 6 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2018Sport utility vehicle: Standard | 2.0 L | Plug-in hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 9.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 153–154 g/km | 23 km |
| 2014–2018Sport utility vehicle: Standard | 3.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 11.1–11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 255–270 g/km | – |
| 2015–2018Sport utility vehicle: Standard | 3.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 8.7–9.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 233–249 g/km | – |
| 2014–2018Sport utility vehicle: Standard | 4.4 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 13.5–14.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 317–343 g/km | – |
| 2013Sport utility vehicle: Standard | 3.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 10.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 289 g/km | – |
| 2013Sport utility vehicle: Standard | 4.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 16.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 386 g/km | – |
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