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BMW X5 E70

Headline trim: X5 M50d quad-turbo — 381 bhp, 0-62 in 5.4s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
381 bhp
0–60
5.4 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
33 mpg (US)
Used
$5,700-$18,000

Strengths

  • 7-seat optional
  • iDrive
  • Wide engine range

Weaknesses

  • N63 V8 oil consumption
  • Run-flat tyres
  • iDrive freezes

Notable tech

  • E70 platform
  • xDrive standard
  • N52/N55/N62/N63 petrol, M57/N57 diesel
  • 7-seat third row option
  • iDrive 4

Common issues

  • N63 V8 oil consumption
  • iDrive freezes
  • Run-flat tyres

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across E70's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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xDrive30i 3.0
BHP272
Torque315 Nm
0–607.8 s
Top139 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT / 8AT
xDrive35i 3.0 inline-6 turbo
BHP306
Torque400 Nm
0–606.8 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT / 8AT
xDrive50i 4.4 V8 twin-turbo
BHP407
Torque600 Nm
0–605.5 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
xDrive30d 3.0 diesel
BHP245
Torque540 Nm
0–607.6 s
Top136 mph
MPG (US)32 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT / 8AT
xDrive40d 3.0 twin-turbo diesel
BHP306
Torque600 Nm
0–606.6 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)31 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
M50d 3.0 quad-turbo diesel
BHP381
Torque740 Nm
0–605.4 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT