Verdict
A
Luxury SUV · Germany · 1999-Present
BMW X5
BMW X5 — spec data and generation history.
Years
1999-Present
Generations
4
Segment
Luxury SUV
BMW's full-size SUV. E53 (1999–2006), E70 (2006–2013), F15 (2013–2018), G05 (2018–Present). M variants covered separately.
Generations
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1999-2006
E53
→
X5 4.8is — 360 bhp, 0-62 in 6.1s.
Verdict
B
BHP
360
0–60
6.1 s
Top
150 mph
MPG
17 mpg
Used
$3,800-$13,000
- + First X5
- + xDrive standard
- − M62 gasket leaks
- − Heavy thirst
2006-2013
E70
→
X5 M50d quad-turbo — 381 bhp, 0-62 in 5.4s.
Verdict
B
BHP
381
0–60
5.4 s
Top
155 mph
MPG
33 mpg
Used
$5,700-$18,000
- + 7-seat optional
- + iDrive
- − N63 V8 oil consumption
- − Run-flat tyres
2013-2018
F15
→
xDrive50i 4.4 V8 — 449 bhp, 0-62 in 4.9s.
Verdict
B
BHP
449
0–60
4.9 s
Top
155 mph
MPG
23 mpg
Used
$15,000-$36,000
- + xDrive40e PHEV from 2015
- + Air suspension
- − N63 oil consumption (still)
- − Run-flat tyres
2018-Present
G05
→
M60i xDrive 4.4 V8 — 530 bhp, 0-62 in 4.3s.
Verdict
A
BHP
530
0–60
4.3 s
Top
155 mph
MPG
20 mpg
Used
$36,000-$104,000
- + xDrive45e PHEV
- + iX3-style EV not for X5
- − Premium pricing
- − iDrive 7 freezes
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
1999-2006 · E53
- M62 valve cover gasket
- xDrive transfer case
- Air suspension wear
2006-2013 · E70
- N63 V8 oil consumption
- iDrive freezes
- Run-flat tyres
2013-2018 · F15
- N63 (still) oil consumption
- Air suspension wear
- xDrive40e PHEV early teething
2018-Present · G05
- B58/B57 oil leaks
- iDrive 7 software
- xDrive45e PHEV charge port
Rivals
Audi Q7 · Mercedes GLE · Range Rover Sport · Volvo XC90