Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 2000–2027

BMW X5

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the BMW X5. By the official figures, the 2025 uses 8.2 L/100km, about $2,192 a year in Australia.

BMW X5 in white
Fuel use
8.2 L/100km
2025 official
A year's petrol
$2,192
at today's prices in Australia
On a full tank
1,015 km
83 L tank
Seats
7

What a X5 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
Australia$2.41/L petrol$19.75 per 100 km$2,192
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$24.05 per 100 km$2,645
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£22.96 per 100 miles£1,607
United States$4.35/gal petrol$15.14 per 100 miles$2,044

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

G05, 2019–2027

Specs for the 2022 BMW X5 xDrive40i M Sport (Australia; 3.0-litre petrol, AWD); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
G05
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,922 mm
Width
2,004 mm
Height
1,745 mm
Wheelbase
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
214 mm
Turning circle
12.6 m
Kerb weight
2,035 kg
Boot
650 L
Boot, seats folded
1,870 L
Towing (braked)
2,700 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Engine

Engine
3.0 L 6-cylinder turbo petrol mild hybrid
Engine size
2,998 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
250 kW
Torque
450 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
0–100 km/h
5.7 s
Top speed
243 km/h

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.2 L/100km
CO₂
211 g/km
Emissions standard
Euro 6
Fuel tank
83 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Ownership

Tyres
275/45 R20

F15, 2014–2018

Specs for the xDrive35i; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
F15
Built
2014-2018
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,887 mm
Width
1,938 mm
Height
1,763 mm
Wheelbase
2,934 mm
Kerb weight
2,118 kg
Boot
651 L
Boot, seats folded
1,870 L
Towing (braked)
2,700 kg

Engine

Engine
3.0 L inline-6 turbo petrol
Engine size
3,687 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
225 kW
Torque
525 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.1 L/100km
Fuel tank
85 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2014
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2014
Airbags
6

Ownership

Spare wheel
None

E70, 2007–2013

Specs for the xDrive35i; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
E70
Built
2007-2013
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,857 mm
Width
1,933 mm
Height
1,766 mm
Wheelbase
2,933 mm
Kerb weight
2,170 kg
Boot
620 L
Towing (braked)
2,700 kg

Engine

Engine
3.0 L inline-6 turbo petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
225 kW
Torque
400 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
10.1 L/100km
Fuel tank
85 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2007
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2007
Airbags
6

Ownership

Spare wheel
None

E53, 2000–2006

Specs for the 3.0i; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
E53
Built
2000-2006
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,666 mm
Width
1,872 mm
Height
1,715 mm
Wheelbase
2,819 mm
Kerb weight
2,120 kg
Boot
464 L
Towing (braked)
2,700 kg

Engine

Engine
3.0 L inline-6 petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
203 kW
Torque
371 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
13.1 L/100km
Fuel tank
92 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2027Hybrid9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2026Diesel8.2 L/100km34 mpg29 mpg—
2026Petrol12.3 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2026Hybrid12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2026Plug-in hybrid1.2 L/100km235 mpg196 mpg—
2025Diesel8.2 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2025Hybrid9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2025Plug-in hybrid1.2 L/100km235 mpg196 mpg—
2025Petrol12.3 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2024Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2024Diesel8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2024Hybrid9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2024Plug-in hybrid1.2 L/100km228 mpg190 mpg—
2023Plug-in hybrid1.7 L/100km163 mpg136 mpg—
2023Diesel7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2023Petrol12.5 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2023Hybrid10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2022Hybrid10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2022Diesel7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2022Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2022Plug-in hybrid2.5 L/100km113 mpg94 mpg—
2021Plug-in hybrid2.5 L/100km113 mpg94 mpg—
2021Hybrid10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2021Petrol11.4 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2021Diesel7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2020Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2020Diesel7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2020Plug-in hybrid2.5 L/100km113 mpg94 mpg—
2019Diesel7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2019Plug-in hybrid2.5 L/100km113 mpg94 mpg—
2019Petrol9.6 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2018Petrol10.1 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2018Diesel6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2018Plug-in hybrid9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2017Petrol10.4 L/100km27 mpg23 mpg—
2017Diesel6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2017Plug-in hybrid3.4 L/100km83 mpg69 mpg—
2016Diesel6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2016Petrol10.9 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2016Plug-in hybrid3.4 L/100km83 mpg69 mpg—

BMW X5 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the BMW X5?

The 2025 BMW X5 uses 8.2 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a BMW X5 cost to run a year in Australia?

About $2,192 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.41/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.

How far does a BMW X5 go on a full tank?

About 1,015 km from its 83 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a BMW X5 tow?

2,700 kg braked, for the 2022 BMW X5 xDrive40i M Sport (Australia; 3.0-litre petrol, AWD).

How big is the BMW X5's boot?

650 L, for the 2022 BMW X5 xDrive40i M Sport (Australia; 3.0-litre petrol, AWD).

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