8.3
2023 BMW X5 review
The BMW X5 is due for an update, but the pre-facelift model still has plenty to offer. It's a winner in base xDrive30d form.
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2022 BMW X5 vs 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Comparison
BMW X5
Toyota LandCruiser Prado
2022 BMW
X5
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2024 Toyota
LandCruiser Prado
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.3
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Based on the BMW X5 xDRIVE30d M SPORT
Based on the Toyota LandCruiser Prado KAKADU
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
75L - 83L
173 to 1038 km
87L - 150L
687 to 1185 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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CarExpert's Take
NA
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Steering much more engaging
- Comfortable and quiet both on- and off-road
- Makes tricky off-road driving easy
Misses
- Battery pack limits third-row packaging
- Still has short service intervals
- No hybrid or V6 engine option
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Crystal Shine Paint (+$675)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
Colours Available
The BMW X5 is available in the following colours:
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black metallic
- Black Sapphire metallic
- Mineral White metallic
- Phytonic Blue
- Arctic Grey
- Dravit Grey metallic
- Tanzanite Blue metallic
- Ametrine metallic
There are 10 available exterior finishes for the Prado line-up, including:
- Glacier White
- Ebony (black)
- Crystal Pearl (white)*
- Silver Pearl*
- Graphite*
- Wildfire (red)*
- Peacock Black*
- Eclipse Black*
- Dusty Bronze*
- Espresso Brown*
*Premium paints demand a $675 upcharge.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 4395 | 2755 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 4.4L, 2.0L | 2.8L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, TURBO V8, DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 460kW | 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6000 | 3000 - 3400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 750Nm | 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 16.5 | 15.6 | |
