Sales market: Russia.
The BMW X5 E70 is the second generation of the X5 luxury crossover, which replaced the E53 in November 2006. The E70 is equipped with a large range of high-tech innovations, including the BMW iDrive system (standard) and, for the first time in BMW history, an optional third row of seats, increasing seating capacity to 7 people. The advanced safety system includes a unique rear section design to help keep third-row passengers safe in the event of a rear-end collision. The sporty version of the X5 M, outstanding in its characteristics, went on sale in the fall of 2009. This car, which stands alone in its model range, received the same power plant as the X6 M - a V8 turbo engine with a maximum power of 555 hp. and torque 680 Nm. In addition, for optimal handling, the car is equipped with M Dynamic Performance Control. Besides everything, it is worth noting that the BMW X5 is not just a luxurious and richly equipped car, but also practical. The luggage compartment volume in the model with two rows of seats is an impressive 620 liters. When the rear row is folded, a total of 1,750 liters of space is freed up.
Even with the advent of the first generation in 1999, the X5’s luxury status was confirmed by a high level of equipment, which became even higher with the advent of the second generation of the model, and in terms of quality and cost of finishing it rose to the level of the BMW 7 Series. The initial configuration includes the following functions: electric windows and side mirrors, heated side mirrors and washer nozzles, adjustable column, push-button start, multifunction steering wheel, fabric upholstery, climate control, color multifunction display, CD player, standard set of front parking sensors and behind. More expensive trim levels include bi-xenon headlights, light and rain sensors, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, leather upholstery, a panoramic roof, a CD or DVD changer, a passenger entertainment system, a Bluetooth communication system, etc. The problem of placing small items has also been successfully resolved - all kinds of pockets, shelves, drawers, cup holders are ideally distributed throughout the cabin. In 2011, the X5 was cosmetically restyled. The front bumper and air intakes were modified.
The X5 is characterized by a wide range of engines. For models before restyling in 2011, the Russian buyer was offered two options for gasoline power units (modifications 30i, 272 hp and 48i, 355 hp) and two diesel ones (30d, 231 hp and 35d, 286 hp .). After restyling, naturally aspirated petrol engines were replaced with turbocharged ones (35i and 50i), producing 306 and 407 hp. respectively. In addition, the power of the basic diesel version was increased to 245 hp, and instead of the 30d version, two new ones were added - 40d (306 hp) and M50d (381 hp). The latter has outstanding dynamics - acceleration to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. This is, of course, less than the X5 50i, but only by 0.1 seconds, which, of course, cannot fail to impress. And the torque of this modification of the three-liter turbodiesel with direct injection is respectable - 740 Nm in a wide speed range (2000-3000 rpm).
Speaking about the BMW X5, in fact, as about the entire X line, one cannot fail to mention the xDrive all-wheel drive system. During normal driving, the torque is divided between the axles in a ratio of 40:60, but depending on the road conditions, the torque is redistributed by the multi-plate clutch between the axles in the range from 0 to 100%. With the advent of the new generation X5, the system has undergone a number of changes, corresponding to the increasing importance of electronics, where interaction with the Dynamic Stability Control system is standard. The suspension can be equipped with optional “Dynamic Drive” (adjustable stabilizer stiffness) and “Active Steering” (active steering) systems, as well as rear pneumatic elements and adjustable shock absorber stiffness.
In terms of safety, the BMW X5 is one of those cars that can be considered a benchmark, as evidenced by numerous safety ratings. The equipment includes 6 airbags, including front, side and deployable curtain airbags, ISOFIX fastenings, and seat belts with pretensioners. In addition, the standard equipment includes an anti-lock braking system (ABS), a brake force distribution system (EBD), a brake auxiliary system (BAS), a hill descent assist system (DAC), and a tire pressure monitoring system. Options include lane keeping assistant, adaptive headlights and high beam control.
You shouldn’t expect outstanding off-road performance from the X5; after all, this crossover is not intended for extreme sports, but for fast and comfortable driving. Well-tuned suspension and handling, powerful engines, luxury equipment - these are its main trump cards. With the departure of the second generation BMW X5 into the used car segment, these cars are becoming increasingly affordable, while maintaining enough polish to meet the optimal criteria between price and quality. A wide range of motors makes the choice even more interesting.
Read completelyBMW X5 E70 is the second generation of the popular crossover from BMW. On the secondary market, this car is now the leader among luxury crossovers in Russia. Although the price of the car is quite high. The cost of maintaining such a car is high, but what comfort, driving emotions, excellent dynamics, handling and brand. All this is worth the money spent.
The BMW X5 E70 continued the success of its predecessor E53. The E70 has become much better: comfort has improved and the appearance has changed significantly. The car also began to save fuel. Diesel configurations consume only 10-11 liters in the city, and 8 on the highway. This is a large crossover with serious power and excellent dynamics. Many people dream of this car, regardless of age and gender. But the car has some nuances that it is advisable to take into account before buying such a car. The BMW X5 E70 has undergone restyling, so the cars before and after restyling are really different.
Pre-styling car
In terms of design, the car remained the same as in the E53 of recent years of production. The engines remained the same, all-wheel drive and driving characteristics remained unchanged.
The main changes have been made to the body and interior; there is more space inside; you can find configurations with a third row of seats. The dimensions of the car have become slightly larger and the external design has become more stylish and modern. But in technical terms there is nothing new at all, and after restyling, when turbo engines appeared, the technical characteristics began to change. Handling has been improved. If the E53 was already good in handling, then the E70 became even better.
The E70 handles in much the same way as a BMW 5 Series, although the high center of gravity and greater weight didn't hurt. Of course, there is more roll than in the five, and the suspension is stiffer. The car doesn’t have much off-road qualities left, because the bumpers are low, so it’s better not to drive off-road, why destroy an expensive car. Although the ground clearance is quite large - 220 mm. There is a rigid clutch lock on the front axle. But, since such cars usually have 18 or 19-inch wheels with road tires, in serious mud these tires will quickly become washed out and the wheels will simply slip.
Salon
The most pleasing thing about the car is the interior, it is very comfortable, there is a new, for those times, multimedia system with an “iDrive” washer. The car is very roomy, you can put a lot of cargo in it, or seat 7 people. You can drive comfortably in the 5th, and load the trunk with things.
Post-restyling car
Restyling was done in 2010, turbocharged engines began to be installed under the hood, and after 2011, a new 8-speed automatic transmission began to be installed in gasoline versions.
The car has become much faster; if we take the 3-liter turbo engine for comparison, then its dynamics are the same as those of the pre-restyling 4.8-liter V8. And the new V8 engines with a steel turbine will accelerate to hundreds in 6 seconds. And the top version of the X5M E70 accelerates to hundreds in 5 seconds. Gasoline versions still consume a lot of gasoline, but less than pre-restyling cars. For example, BMW X5 xDrive50i with a 4.4 engine and a power of 407 hp. With. In the city it consumes 17.5, and on the highway 9.5 liters per 100 km.
Weak points in the car
After 5 years of operation, cars from early years of production began to cause problems for their owners: many components began to fail, and this leads to high costs during maintenance. Cars with simple aspirated engines begin to eat oil after 5 years.
After 5 years of operation, owners usually sell the car and buy a post-restyling one with a turbocharged engine. And all serious problems already fall on the future owners of these cars. Usually, while the car is under warranty, nothing happens to it, and problems begin after 5 years of operation. And since the design is complex, repairs are expensive.
Dealers try to find a non-warranty case in each of the breakdowns, that the car eats oil, they say that these are design features of BMW engines, and when jerks appear in the automatic transmission, they update the software of the transmission control unit.
Therefore, those who buy an E70 from recent years of production need not worry too much; it will drive for some time without problems. But those who have decided to buy an older car, and an inexpensive one at that, should think carefully about whether it is worth doing. Now we will talk about the most common problems with these cars.
Body
The body is strong, but it is expensive to repair. The body uses a considerable number of decorative elements, the panels fit neatly, and there are beautiful front fenders that go into the bumper. All these design moves increase the cost of repairs if some kind of collision occurs with something, but this is all nonsense, we will assume that there will be no collisions.
There is a lot of plastic in the lower part of the car, which will immediately begin to break off if you drive off-road or along curbs. But the most important thing is that there is no rust in these cars yet, since the E70 has excellent anti-corrosion protection for the body.
Even on cars after an accident there are no traces (blown paint) of poor-quality body repairs, the front bumper and fenders are plastic. In general, there are damaged cars on the market, despite the fact that they have parking sensors and an all-round visibility system. The car provokes inexperienced drivers to drive fast, and there are also various safety systems that add extra confidence to the driver. But a damaged car can always be easily identified when purchasing.
After some years of operation, the windshield drains may become clogged; they need to be cleaned periodically; on the right side, under the windshield drain, there is an electronic control unit, so cleaning it is not particularly convenient. Hood seals can also become leaky over time, allowing water to get under the hood. The hatch drain may still become clogged, but this is not gentle operation when the car sits for a long time and leaves fall on it. If you drive it normally and keep it in the garage, then nothing bad will happen to it.
Quite a few little things can still make themselves felt, for example, the rear lights may lose their seal, after which the silver inserts will begin to oxidize and the electronics of the rear lights will begin to fail.
It also happens that the hood cables break if there is not enough lubrication and the mechanism jams. But the car has excellent passive safety; if an accident occurs, then all passengers have a great chance that they will survive. Well, it’s better not to get into an accident, because it will be expensive to restore the car later; if more than 10 airbags go off, then all the panels will have to be changed, not to mention the body repair. Therefore, you need to make sure that the car is not damaged or damaged, because successfully restoring a car after an accident is simply very expensive.
Questions about the cabin
The older the car is, the more often minor troubles begin to appear: wooden inserts can come off, especially on pre-restyling cars this often happens. The door handles are quite soft, so they scratch easily. But the steering wheel and seats will remain in good condition for a long time.
If the windows are opened frequently, then after many years they will begin to tap, which means that the rollers need to be changed. You also need to check the condition of the hose through which the liquid passes to the rear window; if a leak appears in the hose, the driver’s carpet will become wet, and this moisture will also begin to get on the contacts in the electrics, so you need to make sure that moisture does not accumulate anywhere.
There are times when the FRM unit responsible for the car’s lighting fails. To fix this, you can try to reflash or repair the unit; if that doesn’t help, then you’ll have to buy a new one. The climate control fan may break down after about 5 years of operation. The wipers may fail, since their motor is quite weak and can cut off the gears. There may also be malfunctions in the multimedia system; iDrive has to be updated frequently.
Electrics
Over time, more electrical problems appear. The anti-roll bars are adjustable, there is also active steering, and adaptive headlights. In general, there is a lot of electrics, and everywhere there are electric valves, gearboxes, electric motors that eventually require repair or replacement. Also, due to salts and other nasty things, the wiring under the bottom or under the bumpers can deteriorate. Also, backlight sensors, headlights, and brakes require revision. Everything doesn’t fail at the same time, then one thing breaks, then something else. In general, this is a common situation for cars with considerable age and mileage.
Brakes
The brake system in the BMW X5 E70 is simply excellent, it has a good service life, the pads last about 40,000 km, and the discs - 80,000 km. There were no problems with ABS or pipe rust; if something happens to the brake system, it can be easily and inexpensively fixed.
Suspension
Both the front and rear suspensions last quite a long time, especially if you don’t specifically drive the car through potholes and other off-road conditions. Most cars have adaptive suspension, air suspension on the rear axle and electronically controlled shock absorbers. Sometimes you can find a car with a sports suspension, it does not have electronics. The levers and silent blocks are strong and replacing them will not cost a lot of money. 100,000 km. The front and rear suspensions will easily serve.
But electronics and pneumatics are quite expensive to maintain, but thanks to all these new technologies, a 2-ton car drives almost like a sports car. But over time, when the standard suspension with its electronics fails, you can install a conventional suspension, it will be simpler and cheaper.
Steering
There are 2 types of steering in a car:
- A conventional rack and pinion mechanism is simple and reliable, with an adjustable spool. It lasts a long time, rarely leaks, it starts knocking after many years, the electronics here also last a long time.
- Adaptive control is a more complex mechanism, so problems appear more quickly here. The rack itself is expensive here, and its servo drive fails over time, and sensor failures also occur. But when driving, the car has a sharp steering wheel, and it is also easy to park with such steering.
Many failures can be corrected by flashing, but it happens that you have to change all the components. Therefore, it is advisable to install the latest version of the software for the control unit, and also, the steering control should be serviced only by a high-quality service.
Transmission
Everything is fine with the transmissions in the E70, nothing unexpected should happen. Sometimes the gear motor that connects the front axle can break. But some problems may also arise with the automatic transmission after 200,000 km. mileage Cardan shafts last a long time, but you need to take care of them; sometimes you can change the oil in them.
There are cases that on cars with low-power diesel engines, the gearbox may fail, especially if chip tuning is done beforehand. This can also happen with some supercharged petrol V6s. But in more powerful configurations there is a reinforced gearbox, so it rarely fails.
Also, before purchasing, you need to check the condition of the drive joints; if there is little lubrication in them, then knocking noises will begin to appear in the drives. The gearboxes in the BMW X5 E70 are 6-speed ZF 6HP26/6HP28, which last a long time if you change the oil and do not move away abruptly; you also need to change the gas turbine linings sometimes.
At the time of purchase, you can check the box like this: if there are jerks or twitches during acceleration, but there are no errors in the transmission, then this means that the gas turbine engine lock will soon break, and the automatic transmission itself is still normal, but if the car jerks when switching, then this is This means that the automatic transmission will soon need repairs.
Perhaps the whole issue is wear and tear or there is a leak in the sump and the oil level has dropped. If the bushings in the box have already worn out and dirt has appeared in the valve body, then even if you add oil, this will not save you. Therefore, it is advisable to prevent such minor problems in the box that will later lead to major problems. There are also new eight-speed automatic transmissions, they appear on services quite rarely, sometimes it happens after a mileage of 100,000 km. The clutches are already quite worn out and the mechatronics unit is clogged.
Motors
New BMW engines use plastic in very critical places. Also, motors, as usual, do not like overheating, they have a complex control system, and the sensors must also be in order. There will be a lot of hassle with the engine, especially if you don’t clean the radiator and rely on the warranty. A BMW is a car that needs to be looked after and periodically invested in.
The 3-liter 6-cylinder engine N52B30 is a fairly good engine, but it operates at high temperatures, and according to the regulations, the maintenance interval is quite long. And according to the regulations, the oil here is Castrol, it is not of sufficient quality, so the piston rings become stuck after only 3 years of active use, which is why oil consumption occurs. To avoid such nonsense, it is better to fill in higher quality oil such as Motul or Mobil and change it every 10,000, or better yet, every 7,000 km.
If oil consumption has already begun, then you can get rid of it only by rebuilding the engine or somehow decoking it. Some BMW owners install cooler thermostats on the car, and also improve the fan control system. Such upgrades can prevent oil consumption.
In addition, there are other problematic components - Valvetronic throttleless intake, VANOS phase shifters, oil pump circuits. Timing chains with a fairly long resource, but it varies from 120 to 250 thousand km. Therefore, you need to monitor them so that they do not stretch at the wrong time. There is also a more powerful V8 engine with a volume of 4.8 liters - N62B48, it is also successful, but still, it has the same weak points as the V6, only the V8 heats up even more and it has 8 cylinders, so In case of breakdown there will be more costs.
And besides this, the design of the timing belt here is not so successful - instead of a roller in the center, there is a long damper. Therefore, the timing chain life here is approximately 100,000 km. And also, the operating temperature should not exceed the norm. Here, too, it is better to come up with solutions to reduce the operating temperature of the motor. And fill in with better quality oil.
After restyling, cars with direct injection and turbocharging appeared. All the problems with N-series engines remain, but new ones have also appeared. It's not so simple with injectors; sometimes they fail. Before purchasing, you should definitely check the injectors, because they are expensive, especially on V8 engines, they are difficult to change.
The Bosch fuel pump can also cause problems. So, there are more problems with direct injection. But there are also advantages to engines with direct injection - they are less sensitive to detonation and have lower fuel consumption. But there is also a turbine here, which also often fails.
M version
The most charged configuration of the X5M is equipped with the S63B44 motor, which is built on the basis of the N63B44. This is a 4.4 engine, the turbines are located here in a special way - in the camber of the cylinder block. This arrangement allowed for quick heating of the catalysts and improved access to the turbines. The main thing is not to overheat the engine, because then there will be a lot of problems.
Due to high temperatures, plastic parts quickly fail after 3 years of driving. Parts of the cooling system and wiring often fail. This concerned the N63B44 motor, but the M-motor has fewer problems because its operating temperature is lower. Valve seals hold oil better and the catalyst lasts longer.
But since the engine has high technical characteristics, turbines can fail, control systems malfunction, and the plastic on the intake manifolds does not withstand. There are more direct injection injectors here - 8 pieces. The timing chains are quite thin; they can easily stretch or break when worn. Everyone needs to keep an eye on this.
In general, gasoline engines are not as good as we would like, the operating temperature is high and there is a lot of plastic in the design, we need to somehow correct this situation - lower the operating temperature.
Diesel engines
But the diesel engines for the X5 E70 are much better made. Pre-restyling cars also have a reliable M57 engine; in recent years, this engine has been considered one of the best. Timing chains last from 160 to 250 thousand km. depending on use. On cars with 2 turbines, it often happens that oil leaks from the tubes that go to the turbines.
The particulate filter can also cause difficulties; it is not cheap and it is not easy to remove it from the car. But a diesel engine does not use oil, the piston engine lasts a long time, and there are also no problems with vanos and valvetronic. It has good traction, you can even do chip tuning and the power will really increase.
The power of diesel engines varies: from 235 to 286 hp. With. Engines with 2 turbines are more complex, but compared to gasoline engines, diesel engines will require less money for maintenance. The main thing is to fill with high-quality fuel and change the oil and filters on time. After restyling, new N57 diesel engines began to be installed, but in terms of reliability they did not become any worse.
Which BMW X5 should you choose?
A BMW X5 in the E70 body can still be found in good condition, especially if the previous owner did not kill the car on purpose and looked after it better than according to regulations, then you can take cars with N52, N55, M62 engines, but it is best to take cars with diesel engines , their condition is usually better, and in the future they will require less costs. There may also be costs for suspension and electrical components, but any work on the car is best done in a specialized service center.
The main thing is not to buy a car with an N63 engine, yes, it is powerful and gives excellent dynamics, but there is a lot of hassle with it. You also need to forget about the regulated maintenance interval, this will protect the car from breakdowns. The oil must be changed every 7,000 - 10,000 km. Fill with high-quality synthetic oil, and not the low-viscosity oil recommended by the manufacturer. The oil in the gearbox must be changed every 30,000 km, and the condition of the suspension must be checked every time. And then the car will still travel.
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The compact SUV was designed by Chris Bangle.
The second generation BMW X5 was introduced with technical innovations such as Adaptive Drive, which offers dynamic handling and optimal cornering, as well as smooth load balancing, Active Steering, which adjusts the steering response depending on the speed, and as for on-board technologies, the iDrive system was added with a controller on the center console with which it is possible to control such functions as the navigation system, radio, air conditioning, as well as the Head-Up display projecting important information for the driver onto the windshield. Comfort Access, in turn, provides comfortable keyless access and engine starting (with an ID key), daytime running lights (luminous rings around the headlights), four-zone climate control and the Park Distance system, which can be integrated as an additional rear camera kind.
The interior of the larger X5 E70 is completely new. Designed for intuitive use, the instrument panel is slightly angled towards the front seat and is ideally positioned for the driver's optimal field of view.
The X5 also has a large 8.8-inch wide color screen for the IDrive system, and includes many convenience options such as a panoramic glass roof, a first for BMW.
The five-passenger E70 comes standard with an optional folding third row of seats, increasing capacity to seven passengers. The intention to offer up to 7 passenger seats was dictated by the desire to make the car more comfortable, spacious and versatile.
The luggage compartment capacity is 620 liters and can be expanded to 1,750 liters by folding the second row of seats.
Restyling
In 2010, the X5 E70 was updated. The air vents and fog lights were upgraded, the engine range was revised, and the 6-speed automatic transmission was replaced with an 8-speed automatic transmission. In addition, several driver assistance systems have been introduced, such as speed limit information and active cruise control. Inside, the crossover has not changed.
The E70 was available in three individual versions - and an armored version.
Technical characteristics of the BMW X5 E70
Engines and modifications
The 2nd generation X5 crossover was equipped with, and.
| (*-LCI) | 3.0si/ | 4.8i/ | 3.0d/ | 3.0sd/ | ||||
| Motor | M57TU2 | |||||||
| Volume, cm³ | 2996 | 2979 | 4799 | 4395 | 2993 | 2993 | 2993 | 2993 |
| Power, hp | 272 | 306 | 355 | 408 | 235/245 | 286 | 306 | 381 |
| Torque, Nm | 315 | 400 | 475 | 600 | 520/540 | 580 | 600 | 740 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 210/225 | 235 | 240 | 240/250* | 210/216(222**) | 235 | 236 | 250 |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, seconds | 8,1 | 6,8 | 6,5 | 5,5 | 8,1 | 7,0 | 6,6 | 5,4 |
| Acceleration from 0 to 1000 meters, seconds | 28,9 | 27,0 | 26,6 | 24,8 | 29,2 | 27,4 | 27,0 | — |
| * — depending on market and with optional speed control; ** — LCI; | ||||||||
Transmission
Before the update, the X5 was equipped as standard with a 6-speed transmission, after which, as mentioned above, the 6-speed gearbox was replaced with an 8-speed Steptronic sports automatic.
Fuel consumption
| in liters per 100 km | 3.0si/30i | 35i | 4.8i/48i | 50i | 3.0d/30d(lci) | 3.0sd/35d | 40d | M50d |
| around town | 13,7/13,8 | 13,2 | 16,9/17,0 | 17,5 | 10,2/10,4(8,7) | 10,3/10,5 | 8,8 | 8,8 |
| along the highway | 8,2/8,3 | 8,3 | 9,2/9,3 | 9,6 | 6,9/7,0(6,7) | 7,0/7,1 | 6,8 | 6,8 |
| average | 10,2/10,3 | 10,1 | 12,0/12,1 | 12,5 | 8,1/8,2(7,4) | 8,2/8,3 | 7,5 | 7,5 |
| fuel tank of all modifications is 85 liters; | ||||||||
Dimensions
| X5 E70 | X5 E70 LCI | |
| Dimensions in mm/weight in kg | ||
| Length | 4854 | 4857 |
| Width | 1933 | 1933/2197*/2010(M50d) |
| Height | 1776 | 1776/1739**/1766(M50d) |
| Wheelbase | 2933 | 2933 |
| Front track | 1644 | 1644(35i,30d,40d) 1640(50i) |
| Rear track | 1650 | 1650(35i,30d,40d) 1646(50i) |
| Clearance | 222 | 222 |
| Front tire size | 255/55 R18 V | 255/55 R18 109H XL RSC (30d) 255/55 R18 109V XL RSC (35i,40d) 255/50 R19 107W XL RSC (50i) 255/50 R19 W (M50d) |
| Rear tire size | 255/55 R18 V | 255/55 R18 109H XL RSC (30d) 255/55 R18 109V XL RSC (35i) 255/50 R19 107W XL RSC (50i) 285/45 R19 W (M50d) |
| Front disc size | 8.5J×18 | 8.5J×18 (35i,30d,40d) 9 J×19 (50i,M50d) |
| Rear disc size | 8.5J×18 | 8.5J×18 (35i,30d,40d) 9 J×19 (50i) 10 J×19 (M50d) |
| Own weight, from | 2075 | 2070 |
| Load capacity, from | 680 | 680 |
| Maximum weight, up to | 2790 | 3025 |
| * — width with door mirrors in combination with 20- and 21-inch alloy wheels; ** — height without roof antenna; |
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Production of the E70 ended in August 2013, and a crossover was released as its replacement.
In 2004, the production of the restyled BMW X5 began, during which the popular SUV underwent plastic surgery and a number of improvements. In 2006, production of the second generation BMW X5 with the E70 body began. Therefore in history tuning BMW X5 three eras: pre-restyling, restyling and neo-restyling. The new generation has become wider (6 cm) and longer (16.5 cm) than its predecessors. The characteristic features of the modernized version are a more expressive hood, gradually turning into a radiator grille, which also differs in shape from that used on the previous model. Attention is drawn to the headlights of the original shape, which gives the car a very insightful and irresistible look. BMW X5 E70 This is a premium SUV that is the most luxurious, the most comfortable and the fastest. The interior of the car is impressive with its huge size and excellent ergonomics inherent in luxury cars. The manufacturer offers five interior trim levels and six trim options using leather and natural wood inserts.
The BMW X5 is equipped with an all-aluminum 4.4-liter V8 engine producing 286 hp. The engine is capable of accelerating the car to a speed of 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds. Thanks to the proprietary Double Vanos variable valve timing system, the engine operates with maximum efficiency throughout almost the entire speed range. The engine is paired with a hydromechanical 5-speed Steptronic transmission.
The xDrive all-wheel drive system constantly analyzes the road situation and driving mode, and, if necessary, dynamically redistributes engine torque between the axles. BMW specialists also paid great attention to the operation of the electronically controlled multi-plate clutch, which ensures a quick response to changing road conditions. The car is equipped with the latest AdaptiveDrive system. Using numerous sensors, AdaptiveDrive constantly analyzes many indicators: driving speed, roll angles, body and wheel acceleration, body height position. X5 brakes - automatically clear of moisture in wet weather, preparing for emergency braking when you suddenly remove your foot from the gas pedal. When the brake system overheats, the electronics apply additional force to the pads.
With the advent of the second generation BMW X5 E70, a wave of bright tuning projects based on the X5 poured in. The brightest examples tuning BMW X5- This BMW X5 Flash from Hamann, G-Power Typhoon, X5 Falcone from AC Schnitzer, Hartge Hunter. Moreover BMW X5 tuning concerned not only aerodynamics and appearance, but also engine compartment units. So the G-Power mechanics pumped out a 4.8 liter V8 engine with 170 hp. more than the serial version. Body kits for the BMW X5 are aimed at emphasizing sportiness: huge air intakes on the front bumper, ventilation shafts for cooling the brake pads, a predatory look. The design is dominated by an x-shape formed by the lines of the hood relief and the vertical pillars of the front bumper. Completing the sporty look are huge sports wheels with thin tires.
The second generation BMW X5 crossover in the E70 body has been produced since 2006. The car replaced the first generation model E53, and four years after the start of production, the time came for a planned restyling. The updated car debuted at the 2010 New York Auto Show.
Externally, the restyled BMW X5 E70 is not much different from the pre-reform car: slightly modified bumpers, new rear lights, retouched front optics, a different wheel design - these are all the main changes to the new product.
Options and prices BMW X5 2013 (E70)
| Equipment | Price | Engine | Box | Drive unit |
| xDrive35i | 2 919 000 | gasoline 3.0 (306 hp) | automatic (8) | full |
| xDrive30d | 3 028 000 | diesel 3.0 (245 hp) | automatic (8) | full |
| xDrive35i Luxury | 3 309 000 | gasoline 3.0 (306 hp) | automatic (8) | full |
| xDrive40d | 3 332 000 | diesel 3.0 (306 hp) | automatic (8) | full |
| xDrive30d Luxury | 3 417 000 | diesel 3.0 (245 hp) | automatic (8) | full |
| xDrive40d M Sports Edition | 3 690 000 | diesel 3.0 (306 hp) | automatic (8) | full |
| xDrive50i | 3 718 000 | gasoline 4.4 (407 hp) | automatic (8) | full |
| xDrive50i M Sports Edition | 3 930 000 | gasoline 4.4 (407 hp) | automatic (8) | full |
| M50d | 4 200 000 | diesel 3.0 (381 hp) | automatic (8) | full |
The interior of the car also remained almost unchanged. Options include a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, a panoramic glass roof, four-zone climate control, a DVD Entertainment system and a large 8.8-inch iDrive display.
The main differences of the updated BMW X5 E70 lie under the hood. The inline 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine gave way to an inline turbocharged six with the same displacement (the engine was named N55), producing 306 hp. and 400 Nm of torque. This allows the crossover to reach a top speed of 235 km/h, and acceleration to hundreds has been reduced to 6.8 seconds.
The X5 xDrive50i version boasts a 4.4-liter Twin-Turbo V8 (instead of the 4.8-liter naturally aspirated V8), which develops 408 hp. and maximum torque of 600 Nm. With such a power unit, the BMW X5 2013 shoots from zero to a hundred in 5.5 seconds, and the top speed reaches 250 km/h.
Turbodiesels have remained the same, although their output has increased slightly, but the efficiency of the entire engine line has increased noticeably. It is worth noting that both gasoline engines now meet European Euro-5 standards.
The price of the new BMW X5 E70 2013 in Russia starts at 2,219,000 rubles for the initial version xDrive35i. And for a 407-horsepower crossover with the M package, dealers are asking 3,930,000 rubles. All cars are equipped exclusively with an 8-speed automatic transmission and have all-wheel drive.
BMW X5 E70 restyling
