Should You Buy a BMW X5 (Test Drive & Review MK3 F15 3.0d)

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Today I'm in this MK3 BMW X5 (F15)... Let's see what it's like.

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[brianiswrong]

When ever I see one, I always like how wide the tyres look from behind one.
I know it's strange, but that's what I see 👍

[Kelveron]

Have to confess, as a boring person, I actually like the 'non-event' interior of the X5! It all looks well laid out ergonomically and easy to use. Very well built too. Much prefer it to the glossy, all screens dash of the equivalent Merc. That's just me anyway.

[AWC]

I have a 2018 X5 since new. It is beyond question, the best car I have ever owned since my first car in 1961. It is so smooth and on German Dunlop Tyres it is
so quiet. The straight 6 cylinder 3.0 L Diesel engine is fantastic and extremely quiet. In Eco mode I have had 43MPG and 30 around town.
It grips the road beautifully thanks to the wide tyres. I just cant think of being in another car. My last car was an E-Class Merc but it could not compete with this one.
It is the kind of car you just want to keep driving as the build quality is second to none, and you feel so safe in it.

[paulie-Gualtieri.]

Still looks fresh and current. Not seen many of the independent pharmaceutical reps, driving these, usual it's the older models, or a clapped out first generation Range Rover Sport.

[georgimihalkov]

This is the most elegant generation of the X5. One of these with the M sport package and a more interesting color is just gorgeous.

[donmezdonmez]

Really wanted to own an RRS and i love how everything wrapped around you as a driver.

However fear of crankshaft snapping on the PSA engine swayed me to X5 for the reliability and to me it was the next best one. I driven an SE one (unless it was the model I driven) and the ride is crashy.

I would highly recommend one with the dynamic suspension as it removes that crashesines. 7 seaters gets air suspension at the back but the airbags are not much more expensive then usual coils and not hard to change at all so dont let that put you off.

I agree with 30d is being the all the car you need as its really quick and really fun in sport mode (i own one) also has the same 0 to 60 figures as the RRS (i was sad enough to look it up).

I dont think the early 25d anymore fuel efficient than the 30d. However 16 or 66 plates onwards the 25d been switched from twin turbo N47 to Twin Turbo B47 which is producing 231 bhp instead of the 218. This is more fuel efficient and cheaper to tax if you are really after efficiency.

I personally think the best one would of been the 40d if you want bit more extra grunt as the fuel efficiency and road tax is identical to the 30d.

Matt I hope you dont mind me putting this essay on here thought it might help someone who is after an X5

[Ridley]

I remember my old boss way back in 1998 driving a BMW and I loved the fact the centre dashboard/console was blatantly directed at him, like a cockpit whereby me, a passenger had no right/need to get involved with any of the was the driver. Wish they still did that.

[chrismawson]

I bought an ex police X5 last year at 140k miles. We put 20k miles on it with absolutely no problems with it at all. Tight as a drum even after it’s spanking from the police! We’ve since sold it in favour of leasing an IPace! Would be keen to see your review of some EV’s.

[damilolaakanni]

I always felt that the first generation X5 looked weird, especially from the rear. The second generation didn't look as weird, but the third generation is probably the best looking.

[ruzzelladrian]

My favorite part of the X5 is the rear. I've always been attracted to that design since the first X5.
It's the transportation of choice for people that live in Long Island NY. In Queens NY, it's the X6, I guess my neighbors like the coupe design.

[GaryDownes]

I absolutely love the 2015 X5m. 0-60 in 3.8 seconds and handles corners like its on rails lol My kids love it too.

[Thatplanecrazyguy]

Hi, I had a 2017 sdrive 2.0 diesel for 2 years. I was unsure to begin with as its 2 wheel drive but I can assure anyone looking to buy that you have nothing to worry about. It handles great, fuel economy I averaged about 42mpg, 0-60 is only about 0.2 seconds slower than the xdrive. With good tyres on with plenty of tread I had no issues in the snow either. I did 36, 000 miles in it with zero issues. Great all round car

[chrisblay]

I’ve owned and driven an X5 F15 M for three years now. It’s been a great all rounder and can’t really fault the vehicle. Recently considered changing and couldn’t justify it to myself for the changeover cost. The latest generation X5 now commands a ridiculous amount of money.

[PS-sihn]

I had a 2015 BMW X5M and it was the most incredible SUV I have driven….I had it tuned by a UK tuner and it cranked out 650 JP and did 0-60 in about 3.7 seconds….great fun, decent value and was very reliable…

[johnjemmerson]

I have recently bought this car. It was the 30d version. I was looking for the 50d but couldn’t find one. So I decided to get it remapped and what a difference in performance and the actual driving. After the remap it went to 337bhp and it would have been more if I wasn’t running 22” wheels.

[daviddenley]

To me, you have there the best X5 going, it's stance is very dominant, I love it!

[MrLuke]

I hear the opposite for ex police cars. Neighbour is a mechanic for them and they’re serviced rigorously and always using top quality genuine parts. Also most of the miles are just sat going up and down the motorway.

[tramlad]

A better choice than a Range Rover, that is down to realiabilty issues with our own big off roader, BMW's can be pricey, i drive a 3 series and it just a really good all rounder, another great review.

[naturshoot]

During my 13 years of E46 six cylinder ownership, I always found BMW main dealer servicing costs to be excellent. Way cheaper than VW, Seat, Audi and especially Mercedes who were shocking by comparison.

[Alexander_l]

The older X5s look nicer than this one. I see this shape and it reminds me of a police car. The Mk1 and mk2 are great and the latest one is beautiful too.