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BMW X5 G05

Mid-Size Crossover

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Product Overview

BMW X5 G05 is a mid-size crossover in production from 2018. It is available with a range of inline-4, inline-6, and V8 engines that displaced 2.0 to 4.4 liters.

Compared to its predecessor, the G05 X5 has a more athletic styling. For the Chinese market, BMW even introduced an LWB variant with more bling.

The most interesting powertrain option is perhaps the quad-turbo B57 diesel engine found in the M50d, which was shortly discontinued.

Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, will appreciate the extraordinary approach, departure, and breakover angles that the chassis offers. The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.

Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the BMW X5 (G05) comes with double-wishbone at the front and multi-link at the rear. Combined with RWD, this setup provides one of the best handling characteristics and tuning capabilities.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 83%

Pros

Good performance
Beautiful styling
Some offroad capabilities

Cons

Crossover nonsense
Reliability concerns

What external reviewers found

External score 77%

Pros

Superb handling
Superb range
Excellent build quality
Good infotainment tech
Excellent infotainment system

Cons

Lack of standard equipment
Poor battery life
Lack of Android Auto
Lacks Android Auto
Lackluster ride quality
Expensive compared to rivals

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Specifications

Variants shown:

xDrive25d

xDrive30d

xDrive30d 7 Seat

xDrive30d MHEV

xDrive40d

xDrive40i MHEV

xDrive40i

xDrive40i 7 Seat

xDrive45e

xDrive50i

M50d

M50d 7 Seat

M50i

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 55% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

The M50d is the only X5 in the new range to come on adaptively damped steel coil suspension as standard rather than on air spheres. The car’s steering response hardly seems to soften at all as it begins to roll, almost imperceptibly, through a direction change. Looming 22in alloy wheels come as standard too, and they do thump and thud a bit over sharp edges.

Pros

Comfortable to drive
Decent standard equipment

Cons

Punchy on the road
Noisy in Sport mode

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 75% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The X5's exterior design is bullish and modern, while the inside is extremely luxurious and signals a new era for the German manufacturer. There aren't many engines to choose from in the line-up, but each returns a commendable amount of performance without trampling over fuel efficiency. The new Off Road package gives a new dynamic to the X5 too, although the car's focus remains on the road rather than off it.

Pros

Gorgeous interior
Fantastic infotainment system

Cons

Not the most exciting to drive
Only one body style available

cnet^[3]

Reviewer score 80% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

The 2019 BMW X5 has a 3.0-liter turbocharged I6 gas engine, good for 335 horsepower. The eight-speed automatic works well in conjunction with this engine, shuffling through the gears smoothly. The steering is direct and responsive, aligning itself with some of the sportier SUVs in the segment.

Pros

Comfortable to drive
Comfortable ride
Good infotainment tech

Cons

Expensive for what you get
Lack of standard equipment

digitaltrends^[4]

Reviewer score 81% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from digitaltrends have found:

The all-wheel-drive X5 xDrive45e is ready for daily jaunts around town and inclement weather. The M Sport package at $5,500 is too rich for our blood, but we’d definitely throw in the $350 heated seats and $250 heated steering wheel. In the very back, the X5 sits in the middle between competitors from Volvo, Mercedes, and Audi.

Pros

Excellent infotainment system
Powerful electric motor
Easy to use

Cons

Lacks Android Auto
No third row option

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References

^ BMW X5 M50d 2019 UK review. [autocar].
^ BMW X5 review. [autoexpress].
^ 2019 BMW X5 review: The O.G. dog gets new tricks. [cnet].
^ 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e PHEV review: A greener luxury sport SUV. [digitaltrends].

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autocar^[1]

autoexpress^[2]

cnet^[3]

digitaltrends^[4]