2015 BMW X5 Reviews, Ratings, Prices - Consumer Reports

2015 New 2025 Used 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 BMW X5 EPA MPG: 21 mpg Owner Reported MPG: EPA MPG: 21 mpg Owner Reported MPG: RECALL ALERT: There are 6 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More. There are 6 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More. RECALL ALERT: There are 6 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More. There are 6 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More. Shift your car buying experience See how your top choices measure up on the features that matter most to you. Become a Member Sign In Overall Reliability Reliability Details Owner Satisfaction Details See All Ratings & Specs Road Test

With this redesign, BMW dialed back the sharp handling and taut ride of previous models, trading some of their sporty feel for a cushier ride that makes it seem, well, less BMW-like. The cabin is now more luxurious, solid, and quiet. Fit and finish are impeccable and it's loaded with an array of up-to-date electronic features. The result is a very comfortable, refined, and high-tech SUV, although one that's less engaging to drive than previous X5s.

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Owner Satisfaction Owner Satisfaction To learn about satisfaction, CR has collected survey data from our annual survey on more than half a million vehicles. Our subscribers provide great insights into their satisfaction by answering one simple question: If they had it to do all over again, would they definitely buy or lease the same model? In addition, respondents also rate their cars in six categories: driving experience, comfort, value, styling, audio, and climate systems. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year. Owner Satisfaction Owner Satisfaction To learn about satisfaction, CR has collected survey data from our annual survey on more than half a million vehicles. Our subscribers provide great insights into their satisfaction by answering one simple question: If they had it to do all over again, would they definitely buy or lease the same model? In addition, respondents also rate their cars in six categories: driving experience, comfort, value, styling, audio, and climate systems. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year. 2000 NA 2001 NA 2002 NA 2003 NA 2004 NA 2005 NA 2006 NA 2007 NA 2008 NA 2009 NA 2010 NA 2011 NA 2012 NA 2013 2014 NA 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Driving Experience Driving Experience Includes acceleration and handling / 100 Comfort Comfort Includes seats, climate control, noise, and ride / 100 Value Value Did you get what you wanted relative to the price you paid? / 100 View all Owner Satisfaction

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2015 Luxury SUVs 3-row Ratings

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4-door SUV

Seating 2 front, 3 rear, 2 third Drive Wheels AWD, Rear Engines Available

• 3-liter 6 turbodiesel (255 hp)
• 3-liter 6 turbo (300 hp)
• 4.4-liter V8 turbo (567 hp)
• 4.4-liter V8 turbo (445 hp)

Transmissions Available

• 8-speed automatic

Warranty Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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The redesigned 2019 X5 is one of the best vehicles we've ever tested. The xDrive40i's smooth 335-hp, 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbo engine makes the X5 quick and easy to drive smoothly, yet it gets a decent 23 mpg overall. We don't think there is any reason to opt for the V8-powered xDrive50i. The ride is comfortable and impressively steady and composed. The impeccably finished, luxurious cabin is whisper quiet, and the seats are all-day comfortable. Handling isn't sporty but is very competent. Controls have an initial learning curve but prove to be logical once mastered, and the infotainment system works seamlessly.  An M50i version, with a 523-hp, turbo V8 engine, was new for 2020. The optional driving assistance suite includes adaptive cruise control and lane centering assistance, with automatic lane change with eye glance introduced in 2025.

More 2014-2018 2014 Redesign Year The 2014 redesign brought a smoother ride but less crispness and reduced agility. We would choose the standard six-cylinder engine to get the best blend of performance and fuel economy. Most X5s came with the optional Premium package. The backup camera is the only option we consider a must-have. While iDrive continues to flummox, its features have improved with faster response time and better voice controls. BMW offers a Driver Assistance Package, which includes lane departure, forward collision, and pedestrian warnings, along with city collision mitigation, a rear camera and head-up display. You can also get the Driver Assistance Plus option, which adds blind spot detection, surround view cameras and speed limit info. A plug-in hybrid with a 2.0-liter twin turbo four-cylinder engine joined the lineup for 2016. More 2007-2013 2007 Redesign Year The 2007 redesign is longer and adds an optional, kids-only third row. The six- and eight-cylinder engines are powerful and the diesel version got 22 mpg in our tests. Even though iDrive makes the controls more complex, we like the handling, smooth engine, comfortable seats and impeccable fit and finish. Overall though, we think the complicated controls and stiff suspension will frustrate most buyers. A turbodiesel is available. More 2000-2006 2000 Redesign Year More sport than utility, BMW's 'big' SUV started out with a stiff ride but comfortable seats and a plush interior. With the 4.4-liter V8, it accelerates like a sports car, with outstanding handling and braking to boot. While the 3.0-liter inline six is plenty powerful, our X5 tester equipped with this engine lifted two wheels in our avoidance maneuver testing -- despite the presence of stability control as standard equipment. For that reason, we rate its emergency handling as poor. While improvements to the platform for 2005 models cure that problem, handling is still unsettled at the limit. Cargo capacity and rear-seat room are modest. The X5 holds 35.5 cubic feet of cargo. Payload is 1,290 pounds, 220 of which can be loaded on the roof. Properly equipped, the X5 will tow 5,000 pounds. More ×

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