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    2006 BMW X5

    Used from

    $81,400 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, NaN km

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.6 - 13.5 L / 100km

    About the BMW X5

    The 2006 BMW X5 is a SUV Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $81,400 for the 3.0 variant and topping out at $156,500 for the 4.8is.

    There are 3 variants of the X5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2006.

    Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (150kW/480Nm), 3.0L multi-point injection (170kW/300Nm), 4.4L multi-point injection (235kW/440Nm), 4.4L null (235kW/440Nm) and 4.8L multi-point injection (265kW/500Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2006 X5 was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    72.26 - 122.03 kW/t
    56.59 kW/t
    159.89 kW/t
    Boot Space
    465 litres
    280 litres
    1,260 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    10.1 L/100km
    14.71 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $81,400 - $156,500
    $56,650
    $241,000
    Warranty (Years)
    2 - 3 years
    2 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    26 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

    Next Steps

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    *excl. on-roads

    2006 BMW X5 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW X5

    3.0

    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Rear Outlet
    • Antenna
      • Type: Diversity
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Cassette
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Wide Angle
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Television
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Tilt Adjustment
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.9
      • Headroom Front: 1013
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Rear: 977
      • Hip Room Front (in): 59.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1504
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 58.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1484
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 58
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1472
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1454
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Straps
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearstick Skirt: Leather
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
      • Safety Operation
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Remote Control
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Manual
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    4.4i

    Adds to 3.0:
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    • Headlight cleaners
      • Type: High Pressure
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Wood & Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 4
      • Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 4
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Memory S/w Position
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Duration (months): 24
    Removes from 3.0:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Duration (months): 36

    4.8is

    Adds to 4.4i:
    • Alarm
      • Anti-lift
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
    • Mobile phone
      • Wireless Connection: Bluetooth
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Suede
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 12
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from 4.4i:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    See all 2006 BMW X5 Specs

    Next Steps

    Take advantage of Australia’s BIGGEST new car website to find a great deal on a BMW X5.

    2006 BMW X5 Fuel Economy

    There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the BMW X5

    The most fuel efficient BMW X5 is the 3.0 with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 8.6L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW X5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the 4.8is with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 13.5L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the BMW X5 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    See all BMW X5 Fuel Economy

    2006 BMW X5 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW X5?

    The BMW X5 offers a 2 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Next Steps

    Take advantage of Australia’s BIGGEST new car website to find a great deal on a BMW X5.

    BMW X5 FAQs

    The cheapest BMW X5 is the 3.0 that starts from $81,400.

    The most expensive BMW X5 is the 4.8is that starts from $156,500.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW X5 is 2700 kg offered by the following variants: 3.0, 4.4i and 4.8is.

    The largest BMW X5 is the 4.8is which measures 1925mm wide, 4667mm in length and sits 1707mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW X5 is the 4.8is which has 265kW of power from its 4.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The BMW X5 is built in USA and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW X5 is the 4.8is which weighs 2700 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW X5 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.