Compare 2016 BMW X5 specifications by trim levels
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X5 is a 5-seat SUV from BMW, which first hit the market back in 2000.
With the price tag ranging from $53,900 to $70,700, the BMW X5 faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Acura RDX.
The BMW X5 has a maximum towing capacity of 5952 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The BMW X5 boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 22 to 31 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 76.30mm x 192.40mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2016 BMW X5
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Fuel Tank: 22.4 gal
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Wheelbase: 115.5 in
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0-60 mph: 6.1 sec
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Ground clearance: 8.2 in
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Engine: 3.0L I-6
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Towing: 5952 lbs
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Towing capacity: 5952 lbs
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Curb: 4680 lbs
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Tires: P255/50WR19.0 BSW run flat AS
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Cargo: 22.9 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 192.4 x 76.3 x 69.4
2016 BMW X5 Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The BMW X5 is offered in 4 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about BMW X5 safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the BMW X5 specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style SUV
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Engine 3.0L I-6,4.4L V-8 DOHC
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Horsepower 255 hp @ 4000 –
445 hp @ 5500 -
Torque 300 lb-ft. –
480 lb-ft. @ 3,000 -
Charge system intercooled turbo
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Transmission 8-spd w/OD
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 4.7 - 6.5 sec
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1/4 mile time 13.1 - 15 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 192.4 in
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Width 76.3 in
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Height 69.4 in
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Wheelbase 115.5 in
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Curb Weight 4680 lbs
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GVWR 6063 lbs
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Towing capacity 5952 lbs
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Ground clearance 8.2 in
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Turning radius 20.8 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 5
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 22.4 gal
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City 15 - 24 mpg
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Combined 19 - 28 mpg
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Highway 22 - 31 mpg
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Highway range 492.8 - 694.4 mi
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WARRANTY
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Powertrain Warranty 48 months/50,000 miles mths/miles
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Specifications 
sDrive35i 4dr 4x2 Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive35i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive35d 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive50i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
Exterior length | |||
192.4 " in | 192.4 " in | 192.4 " in | 192.4 " in |
Exterior body width | |||
76.3 " in | 76.3 " in | 76.3 " in | 76.3 " in |
Exterior height | |||
69.4 " in | 69.4 " in | 69.4 " in | 69.4 " in |
Horsepower | |||
300 @ 5,800 rpm | 300 @ 5,800 rpm | 255 @ 4,000 rpm | 445 @ 5,500 rpm |
Torque | |||
300 @ 1,300 rpm | 300 @ 1,200 rpm | 413 @ 1,500 rpm | 480 @ 2,000 rpm |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
8.8 seconds | 9.0 seconds | 9.5 seconds | 6.0 seconds |
1/4 mile time | |||
16.5 seconds | 16.5 seconds | 17.0 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
1/4 mile speed | |||
82 mph | 79 mph | 78 mph | 95 mph |
Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
.9 | .9 | .8 | .8 |
Slalom speed | |||
58 mph | 58 mph | 58 mph | 57 mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | |||
3.32/3.53 " | 3.31/3.53 " | 3.31/3.54 " | 3.50/3.48 " |
Curb weight | |||
4,680 lbs. | 4,790 lbs. | 4,930 lbs. | 5,150 lbs. |
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
6,063 lbs. | 6,063 lbs. | 6,400 lbs. | 6,327 lbs. |
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) | |||
2,789 lbs. | 2,789 lbs. | 2,990 lbs. | 3,009 lbs. |
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR) | |||
3,417 lbs. | 3,417 lbs. | 3,700 lbs. | 3,461 lbs. |
Maximum Trailer Weight | |||
5,952 lbs. | 5,952 lbs. | 5,952 lbs. | 5,952 lbs. |
Wheelbase | |||
115.5 " in | 115.5 " in | 115.5 " in | 115.5 " in |
Front track | |||
64.7 " | 64.7 " | 64.7 " | 64.7 " |
Rear track | |||
65.0 " | 65.0 " | 65.0 " | 65.0 " |
Turning radius | |||
20.8 '' | 20.8 '' | 20.8 '' | 20.8 '' |
Ground clearance | |||
8.2 " in | 8.2 " in | 8.2 " in | 8.2 " in |
Front legroom | |||
40.4 " in | 40.4 " in | 40.4 " in | 40.4 " in |
Rear legroom | |||
36.6 " in | 36.6 " in | 36.6 " in | 36.6 " in |
Front headroom | |||
40.5 " in | 40.5 " in | 40.5 " in | 40.5 " in |
Rear headroom | |||
38.8 " in | 38.8 " in | 38.8 " in | 38.8 " in |
Front shoulder room | |||
61.5 " in | 61.5 " in | 61.5 " in | 61.5 " in |
Rear shoulder room | |||
60.0 " in | 60.0 " in | 60.0 " in | 60.0 " in |
Luggage volume | |||
22.9 cu.ft. | 22.9 cu.ft. | 22.9 cu.ft. | 22.9 cu.ft. |
Luggage volume (max) | |||
66.0 cu.ft. | 66.0 cu.ft. | 66.0 cu.ft. | 66.0 cu.ft. |
Fuel tank | |||
22.4 gal. | 22.4 gal. | 22.4 gal. | 22.4 gal. |
Payload | |||
1,110 lbs. | 1,110 lbs. | 1,110 lbs. | 1,110 lbs. |
Drag coefficient | |||
.33 | .33 | .31 | .33 |
Fuel economy - city | |||
18 mpg | 24 mpg | 15 mpg | – |
Fuel economy - highway | |||
27 mpg | 31 mpg | 22 mpg | – |
Interior Features 
sDrive35i 4dr 4x2 Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive35i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive35d 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive50i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
Air conditioning, front | |||
dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic |
Clock | |||
in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash |
Cupholders | |||
front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
Gear shift knob trim | |||
leather/chrome | leather/chrome | leather/chrome | leather/chrome |
12V DC power outlet | |||
4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Overhead console | |||
mini | mini | mini | mini |
Floor console | |||
full | full | full | full |
Floor mats | |||
carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
Front windows | |||
power | power | power | power |
Rear windows | |||
power | power | power | power |
1-touch window up | |||
front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
1-touch window down | |||
front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
Instrumentation | |||
analog | analog | analog | analog |
Lighting - map lights | |||
front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
Lighting - dome light | |||
fade | fade | fade | fade |
Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Rear view mirror | |||
auto-dimming day-night | auto-dimming day-night | auto-dimming day-night | auto-dimming day-night |
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |||
driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Remote trunk release | |||
power | power | power | proximity |
Seatback storage pockets | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Steering wheel material | |||
leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look |
Air conditioning, rear | |||
with separate controls | with separate controls | with separate controls | with separate controls |
Lighter elements | |||
front | front | front | front |
Cell phone | |||
pre-wiring | pre-wiring | pre-wiring | pre-wiring |
Exterior Features 
sDrive35i 4dr 4x2 Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive35i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive35d 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive50i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
Antenna | |||
window grid | window grid | window grid | window grid |
Body material | |||
galvanized steel/aluminum/composite | galvanized steel/aluminum/composite | galvanized steel/aluminum/composite | galvanized steel/aluminum/composite |
Paint | |||
clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
Grille trim | |||
black w/chrome surround | black w/chrome surround | colored w/chrome surround | colored w/chrome surround |
Fog/driving lights | |||
front | front | front | front |
Door count | |||
4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Rear cargo door | |||
power liftgate/tailgate | power liftgate/tailgate | power liftgate/tailgate | power liftgate/tailgate |
Tinted windows | |||
deep | deep | deep | deep |
Rear window type | |||
fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
Mirrors | |||
power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger | power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger | power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger | power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger |
Sunroof | |||
1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
Spoiler | |||
lip | lip | lip | lip |
Front tires | |||
P255/50WR19.0 BSW run flat AS | P255/50WR19.0 BSW run flat AS | P255/50WR19.0 BSW run flat AS | P255/50WR19.0 BSW run flat AS |
Wheels | |||
19" silver aluminum | 19" silver aluminum | 19" silver aluminum | 19" silver aluminum |
Spare tire and wheel | |||
compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel |
Windshield wipers - front | |||
variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
Rear window wipers | |||
fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval |
Mirrors, auto dimming | |||
driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Tires - rear | |||
315/35WR10 | 315/35WR10 | 315/35WR10 | 315/35WR10 |
Seats 
sDrive35i 4dr 4x2 Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive35i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive35d 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive50i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
Front seat type | |||
bucket | bucket | bucket | premium bucket |
Standard seating | |||
5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers |
Front driver seat direction controls | |||
8-way power | 8-way power | 8-way power | 12-way power |
Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
8-way power | 8-way power | 8-way power | 12-way power |
Lumbar support | |||
driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Front armrests | |||
center | center | center | center |
Front head restraints | |||
adjustable w/tilt | adjustable w/tilt | adjustable w/tilt | adjustable w/tilt |
Heated front seats | |||
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
Memory | |||
driver | driver | driver | driver and passenger |
Rear seats | |||
40-20-40 split-bench | 40-20-40 split-bench | 40-20-40 split-bench | 40-20-40 split-bench |
Rear head restraints | |||
3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable |
Seat trim | |||
Sensatec leatherette | Sensatec leatherette | Sensatec leatherette | leather |
3rd row seats | |||
50-50 split-bench | 50-50 split-bench | 50-50 split-bench | 50-50 split-bench |
3rd row fold into floor | |||
manual | manual | manual | manual |
Cooled front seats | |||
driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Entertainment System 
sDrive35i 4dr 4x2 Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive35i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive35d 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive50i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
Radio | |||
AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
CD player | |||
in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single |
Speakers | |||
10 | 10 | 10 | 16 harman/kardon |
Amplifier | |||
205W | 205W | 205W | 600W |
Navigation system | |||
yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation |
1st row LCD screen | |||
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Entertainment system | |||
with DVD | with DVD | with DVD | with DVD |
2nd row LCD screen | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Equalizer | |||
automatic | automatic | automatic | automatic |
Safety and Security Features 
sDrive35i 4dr 4x2 Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive35i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive35d 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive50i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
Airbags, frontal | |||
driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
Airbags, side impact | |||
seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
Airbags, side curtain | |||
curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
Traction control | |||
ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |||
front | front | front | front |
Headlights | |||
high intensity low/high beam, Bi-xenon | high intensity low/high beam, Bi-xenon | high intensity low/high beam, Bi-xenon | high intensity low/high beam, Bi-xenon |
Exterior light control | |||
fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic |
Door curb lights | |||
4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Remote keyless entry | |||
keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
Door locks | |||
power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
In-Vehicle Assistance Service | |||
BMW Assist eCall | BMW Assist eCall | BMW Assist eCall | BMW Assist eCall |
Mechanical Features 
sDrive35i 4dr 4x2 Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive35i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive35d 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive50i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
Engine | |||
3.0L I-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 4.4L V-8 |
Engine - valvetrain | |||
DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
Recommended fuel | |||
premium unleaded | premium unleaded | diesel | premium unleaded |
Brakes | |||
4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |||
4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
Drive type | |||
rear-wheel | all wheel | all wheel | all wheel |
Exhaust | |||
stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
Steering | |||
rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
Speed sensitive steering | |||
Servotronic | Servotronic | Servotronic | Servotronic |
Suspension tuning | |||
regular | regular | regular | regular |
Front suspension type | |||
double wishbone | double wishbone | double wishbone | double wishbone |
Front shocks | |||
gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
Front springs | |||
coil | coil | coil | coil |
Rear suspension type | |||
multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link |
Rear shocks | |||
gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
Rear springs | |||
coil | coil | coil | coil |
Electronic stability system | |||
DSC-X | DSC-X | DSC-X | DSC-X |
Sequential shift control | |||
STEPTRONIC | STEPTRONIC | STEPTRONIC | STEPTRONIC |
Transmission | |||
8-spd w/OD | 8-spd w/OD | 8-spd w/OD | 8-spd w/OD |
Axle ratio | |||
3.15 | 3.15 | 3.15 | 3.15 |
Turbocharger | |||
intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo | twin turbo | twin turbo |
Other Specs 
sDrive35i 4dr 4x2 Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive35i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive35d 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
xDrive50i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle |
Maximum towing capacity | |||
5952 lbs. | 5952 lbs. | 5952 lbs. | 5952 lbs. |