About the BMW X5
Last updated Sep 29, 2025The new BMW X5 is a Suv Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $92,099 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $177,800 for the M.
There are 10 variants of the X5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2008.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo multi-point injection (225kW/400Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (225kW/600Nm), 4.8L turbo multi-point injection (300kW/600Nm), 4.4L turbo multi-point injection (300kW/600Nm) and 4.4L turbo petrol direct injection (408kW/680Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2011 X5 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2011 BMW X5 Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $92,101 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $92,099 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $103,899 |
Executive Package
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $99,101 |
Sport Executive Package
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $104,700 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $106,900 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $99,700 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $113,301 |
| 4.8L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $133,400 |
| 4.8L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $134,000 |
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $134,000 |
M Sport Executive Package
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $112,101 |
Innovations Package
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $113,800 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $111,900 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $111,901 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $101,101 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $101,100 |
M Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $113,900 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $107,100 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $120,500 |
| 4.8L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $138,400 |
Sport Innovations Package
M Sport Innovations Package
M
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $176,900 |
| 4.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $177,800 |
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2011 BMW X5 Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2011 BMW X5 Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the BMW X5
The most fuel efficient BMW X5 is the M Sport Innovations Package with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7.4L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW X5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the M with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.4L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 13.9L 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.
| BMW X5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.4 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 10.1 L/100km |
2011 BMW X5 Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW X5?
The BMW X5 offers a 3 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.
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BMW X5 FAQs
The cheapest BMW X5 is the Base that starts from $92,099.
The most expensive BMW X5 is the M that starts from $177,800.
The best towing capacity of a BMW X5 is 2700 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Executive Package, Sport, Innovations Package, Sport Executive Package, Sport Innovations Package, M Sport, M Sport Executive Package, M Sport Innovations Package and M.
The largest BMW X5 is the M which measures 1994mm wide, 4851mm in length and sits 1764mm tall.
The most powerful BMW X5 is the M which has 408kW of power from its 4.4L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The BMW X5 is built in USA and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW X5 is the M which weighs 2905 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW X5 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.