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About the BMW X5
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new BMW X5 is a Suv Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $102,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $259,025 for the M Competition First Edition.
There are 6 variants of the X5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2020.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (195kW/620Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (250kW/450Nm), electric motor (290kW/600Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (170kW/450Nm) and 4.4L turbo petrol direct injection (390kW/750Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2021 X5 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Very Good
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Power to Weight
79.25 - 192.87 kW/t
75.89 kW/t
203.23 kW/t
Boot Space
645 - 650 litres
176 litres
810 litres
Fuel Efficiency
2.3 - 12.5 L/100km
2.1 L/100km
14.3 L/100km
Vehicle Range
664 - 1,194 km
593 km
1,324 km
Price
$102,900 - $259,025
$73,013
$357,000
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 2 years
2 years
3 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,800 - 3,150 kg
2,500 kg
3,260 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,700 - 3,500 kg
750 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
25.2°
16°
34°
Departure Angle
22.2°
14.4°
31°
Ground Clearance Unladen
213 mm
180 mm
283 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
24 kWh
0.2 kWh
111.5 kWh
Vehicle Range (EV)
86 km
36 km
620 km
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2021 BMW X5 Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $102,900 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $104,900 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $104,400 |
M Sport
M Pure
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $140,900 |
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $142,900 |
M
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $155,900 |
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $157,900 |
M Competition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $209,900 |
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $212,900 |
M Competition First Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $259,025 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 BMW X5 Dimensions
1745mm
2004mm
4922mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 BMW X5 Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the BMW X5
The most fuel efficient BMW X5 is the M Sport with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 2.3L of Electric per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW X5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the M Competition First Edition with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.4L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 12.5L 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.7 L/100km |
2021 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.
2021 BMW X5 vs other Suv Large Luxurys to consider
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Yukon
Good
Lexus
RX
Good
GWM
Tank 500
Deals available
Very Good
Lexus
GX
Good
LDV
D90
Good
Nissan
Patrol
Very Good
Hyundai
Palisade
Very Good
Isuzu
MU-X
Very Good
Toyota
LandCruiser
Very Good
Ford
Everest
Deal available
Very Good
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BMW X5 FAQs
The cheapest BMW X5 is the Base that starts from $102,900.
The most expensive BMW X5 is the M Competition First Edition that starts from $259,025.
The best towing capacity of a BMW X5 is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: M Sport, M Pure and M.
The largest BMW X5 is the M Competition which measures 2015mm wide, 4938mm in length and sits 1748mm tall.
The most powerful BMW X5 is the M Competition which has 460kW 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 Sport which weighs 3150 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW X5 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric, Premium Unleaded or Diesel.