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BMW X5 Base (2012) price & specs
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Overview
The 2012 BMW X5 Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 5th October 2008 classified as a E70. The BMW X5 is regarded as a Suv Large Luxury built in USA with prices starting at $103,400 before on-road costs.
This BMW X5 is powered by a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine that has 225 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 1200 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. BMW claims the X5 Base uses 10.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 236g of CO2. It has a 85L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 842km per full tank
The BMW X5 measures 1766mm (69.5 inches) in height, 4857mm (191.2 inches) in length, 1933mm (76.1 inches) in width with a 2933mm (115.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2070kg (4563.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The X5 Base comes standard with 255/50 R19 front tyres and 255/50 R19 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
86.75 - 177.01 kW/t
66.58 kW/t
177.01 kW/t
Boot Space
620 litres
249 litres
1,201 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.4 - 13.9 L/100km
6.3 L/100km
14.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
612 - 1,149 km
591 km
1,351 km
Price
$91,600 - $183,200
$62,990
$257,700
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 3 years
1 year
7 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,750 - 2,905 kg
2,670 kg
3,275 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,700 kg
1,500 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
25.4°
16.7°
34.6°
Departure Angle
22.9°
22.9°
29°
Ground Clearance Unladen
207 mm
175 mm
240 mm
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Dimensions
4,857 mm
1,933 mm
1,766 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,857 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,933 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,766 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,933 mm |
| Load Capacity | 680 mm |
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Explore BMW X5 Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.0
Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.5
Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
CO2 Level (Combined): 236
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 84.0
Engine (cc): 2979
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 3.0
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 89.6
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 22.5
Main Capacity (L): 85
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 18.7
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: ?
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 842
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 523
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 9.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 10.1
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 28
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 23
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 12.0
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.3
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 34
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 28
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 7.6
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 13.2
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 21
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 18
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 10.1
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.8
Maximum Speed (km/h): 235
Maximum Speed (mph): 146
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 306
Maximum Power (kW): 225
Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1200
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Heated: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Rear
Rear Operation: Automatic
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 109
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Front Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 109
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.0
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: E70
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Step
Step Location: Side
Side Step Type: Platform
Underbody Protection
Location: Engine
Location: Fuel Tank
Location: Transfer Case
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 61.8
Rear Seat Down (L): 1750
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 21.9
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 620
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 64.7
Front Track (mm): 1644
Overall Height (in): 69.5
Overall Height (mm): 1766
Overall Length (in): 191.2
Overall Length (mm): 4857
Overall Width (in): 76.1
Overall Width (mm): 1933
Rear Track (in): 65.0
Rear Track (mm): 1650
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 42.0
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12800
Wheelbase (in): 115.5
Wheelbase (mm): 2933
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.3
Front Headroom (mm): 998
Rear Headroom (in): 39.0
Rear Headroom (mm): 991
Front Hip Room (in): 61.1
Front Hip Room (mm): 1551
Rear Hip Room (in): 60.0
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1524
Front Shoulder Room (in): 60.0
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1523
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 58.0
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1474
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Split Gate
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Twin
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Roof Rails
Colour: Black
Sunroof
Front to Rear Sunroof Location: Front To Rear
Front to Rear Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front to Rear Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front to Rear Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front to Rear Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front to Rear Sunroof Type: Glass
Blind
Location: Side
Side Blind Type: Manual
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Headlight Cleaners
Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Heat Reflective Glass
Location: ?
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2700
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 5953
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2750
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6063
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2070
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4564
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Boot Capacity: 6
Location: Boot
Boot Media Type: DVD
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Load Restraint
Sliding Anchorage Points: yes
Type: Hooks
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Front
Front TV: yes
Location: Single Rear Middle
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Memory Seat Adjustments: yes
Type: Manual
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Rear Outlet: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Digital Display: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Anti-Lift: yes
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Includes Sunroof: yes
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Variable Distance Period: yes
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