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2016 BMW X5
$54,700 - $71,500Starting MSRP
Black Sapphire Metallic
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
17 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
Body Type
SUV
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
Launched in 1999, the X5 is BMW's flagship mid-size SUV, or as BMW calls it, an SAV, for Sport Activity Vehicle. From the very beginning, BMW worked hard to make sure that sporty driving dynamics and a high level of responsiveness were programmed...
What’s new in the 2016 model?
The biggest change to the X5 lineup in 2016 is the addition of the X5 xDrive40e plug-in hybrid model. The xDrive40e allows drivers up to 13 miles o...
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Exterior
Black Sapphire Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Jet Black
Imperial Blue Metallic
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Space Gray Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Mineral Silver Metallic
Alpine White
Mineral White Metallic
Specs
EPA Classification: Standard SUV 4WD
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8
Displacement: 4.4 L/268
Fuel System: Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 445 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 480 @ 2000
Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: 205
Trans Type: 8
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.71
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 3.14
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 2.11
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.67
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.28
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.32
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.15
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 0.84
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.67
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 21
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 210
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 5150
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5952
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 595
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs): 5952
Suspension Type - Front: Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 15.2
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.6
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P255/50WR19
Rear Tire Size: P255/50WR19
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size (in): 19 X 9
Rear Wheel Size (in): 19 X 9
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 41.7
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 22.4
Wheelbase (in): 115.5
Length, Overall (in): 192.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 76.3
Height, Overall (in): 69.4
Track Width, Front (in): 64.7
Track Width, Rear (in): 65
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 76.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 35.8
Passenger Capacity: 5
Front Head Room (in): 40.5
Front Leg Room (in): 40.4
Front Shoulder Room (in): 61.5
Second Head Room (in): 38.8
Second Leg Room (in): 36.6
Second Shoulder Room (in): 60
Vehicle Name: BMW X5
Body Style: Sports Activity Vehicle
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 10.4
Pricing
This model has 4 different trims.
MSRP
$71,500
Invoice
$66,280
Description
4.4 L/268, 445 @ 5500, Automatic w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 4 different trims.
City
15 MPG
Hwy
21 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
Description
4.4 L/268, 445 @ 5500, Automatic w/OD
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