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2021 BMW X5

New from

$68,900 excl. on-roads

8.2

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Safety Rating

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Warranty

3 year

Fuel Efficiency

2.3-12.5 L / 100KM

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About the BMW X5

Last updated Dec 09, 2024

The 2021 BMW X5 is classified as a 4 Door Wagon which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the G05 generation, starting from $68,900 MLRP for the xDRIVE25d and topping out at $180,500 for the M COMPETITION.

There are 16 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in January of 2021. The X5 is built in Germany and is available with Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection , equipped with an 8 Speed Auto Steptronic Sport transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive.

 

Other powertrain options include:

• Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Auto Steptronic Sport transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive
• Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Auto Steptronic Sport transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive
• Twin Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Auto Steptronic Sport transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive

The X5 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

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BMW X5 News

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3 Years AgoBMW X5, X6, X7 black editions unveiledOvernight BMW whipped the covers off black-out versions of its X5, X6 and X7 crossovers, the former with controversial red highlights.

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4 Years AgoBMW recalls multiple 2019-20 modelsA brake booster fault has led BMW to recall models across its M3, M4, X5, X6, 7 Series, X7, 8 Series and M8 lines.

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4 Years Ago2007-10 BMW X5 and X6 recalledA plug connection in over 16,000 BMW X5 and X6 SUVs could cause a short circuit, which could potentially lead to a fire.

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4 Years AgoBMW and Mini recall multiple 2020 modelsForeign particles entering battery cells has led BMW Australia to issue a recall of 61 vehicles across its entire 2020 plug-in hybrid range.

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2021 BMW X5 Reviews

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4 Years Ago2021 BMW X5 reviewThe turbo-diesel xDrive30d might just be the sweet spot of the BMW X5 range, offering all the performance you need and decent fuel economy, too.

William Stopford

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2021 BMW X5 Price

Variant	Price From*	Price To*
xDRIVE25d	$68,900	$68,900
xDRIVE30d	$79,100	$79,100
xDRIVE25d M SPORT	$89,200	$89,200
xDRIVE40i M SPORT	$103,200	$103,200
M50i	$107,600	$107,600
M50i PURE	$122,600	$122,600
xDRIVE45e M SPORT PHEV	$123,200	$123,200
M COMPETITION	$151,100	$151,100

*excl. on-roads

All BMW X5 Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2024	$134,900	$241,900
2023	$104,400	$234,600
2022	$91,900	$205,100
2021	$68,900	$180,500
2020	$63,800	$142,700

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2021 BMW X5 Specs

See our comprehensive details for the BMW X5

xDRIVE25d

• 12 Volt Power Outlet
• 20 Inch Alloy Wheels
• 3D View
• Active Carbon Filter
• Active High Beam Control
• Active Protection
• Adaptive Headlights
• Additional 12 Volt Socket/s
• Airbag Knee Driver
• Ambient Interior Lighting
• Anti-lock Braking
• Apple Car Play
• Attention Assist
• Auto Climate Control with Dual Temp Zones
• Auto/Intelligent Speed Limiter
• Automatic Emergency Call (eCall)
• Automatic Proximity Locking/Unlocking
• Automatic Stop/Start
• Brake Energy Regeneration
• Brake-pad Wear Indicator
• Cargo Net on Rear Seat
• Central Locking
• Centre Console Box - Multi-purpose
• Centre Console Rear
• Centre Console Storage
• Chrome Exhaust Tip(s)
• Chrome Grille Surround
• Coat Hanger/Hook(s)
• Comfort Access System
• Comfort Seats Front
• Concierge Services
• Connect Pro Pack
• Connected Drive Services
• Cross Traffic Recognition
• Crossroads Warning
• Cruise Control Intelligent/Active
• Cup Holders - Front and Rear
• Cup Holders - Rear Seats
• Diesel Particulate Filter
• Digital Amplifier
• Digital Audio Broadcast Radio +
• Door Pockets - Front and Rear
• Driver Assist Pack
• Driver Mode Selection
• Driving Assistant Professional with (ADCC)
• Dual Front Airbags Package
• Dynamic Brake Lights
• Dynamic Contour Lighting
• Dynamic Damper/Damping Control
• Dynamic Stability Control
• ECO Mode
• Electric Parking Brake
• Electric Power Steering
• Engine Immobiliser
• Evasive Steering Assist
• Exterior Mirror - Reverse Tilt on Passenger Side
• Exterior Mirrors - Auto Dimming Driver Side
• Extra USB Socket/s
• First-Aid Kit
• Floor Mats - Front & Rear
• Fog Lights - LED
• Hands-Free Smart Tailgate
• Hard Disk Drive (Built-in)
• Head Airbags - 2nd Row Seats (side)
• Head Airbags - Front Seats (side)
• Head Up Display
• Heated Front Seats
• HiFi Pack
• Hill Descent Control
• Humidity Sensor
• Intelligent Personal Assistant
• Keyless Entry
• LED Headlights
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Leather Accented Upholstery
• Leather Sports Steering Wheel
• Live Cockpit Pro
• Lumbar Support Both Front Seats
• Multi Function Control Screen
• Multi Function Display
• Paddle Shifters on Steering Wheel
• Panoramic View Monitor
• Park Assist
• Park Assist Plus
• Parking Distance Control Rear
• Performance Control
• Personal Profile
• Power Mirrors With Heated & Folding
• Power front seat Driver/memory
• Power front seats
• Rear Centre Armrest
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Rear Lights - LED
• Rear View Mirror Auto Dimming
• Remote Services
• Reverse Assist
• Roof Rails Aluminium Finish
• Runflat Indicator
• Runflat Safety Tyres
• Seat Occupancy Detection - Driver
• Seat Occupancy Detection - Passenger (front)
• Seatback Pockets - Front Seats
• Side Collision Warning
• Side Impact Protection
• Smart Key Card
• Sound System with 10 Speakers
• Spare Wheel - Space Saver/Temporary
• Speed Limit Warning
• Speed Recognition
• Split Fold Rear Seat
• Split Tailgate Operation
• Sport Seats
• Start/Stop Button
• Steering & Lane Control Assistant
• Storage Package
• Surround Camera System
• TeleServices
• Torque Transfer Control
• Touch Pad
• Traction Control System
• Traffic Jam Assist
• Twin Exhaust
• USB Input Socket
• Voice Recognition System
• Warning Triangle
• Welcome Lights
• Wireless Phone Charge
• Wood Grain Trim

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xDRIVE30d

• Aerodynamic Pack
• Aluminium Trim
• Black Exterior Highlights
• Door Sill Finishers - Embossed/Personalised
• Headlining Special
• M Sport Package
• Painted Brake Calipers

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xDRIVE25d M SPORT

Adds:Removes:

• Headlining Special
• Painted Brake Calipers

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xDRIVE40i M SPORT

Adds:

• Headlining Special
• Painted Brake Calipers

Removes:

• Diesel Particulate Filter

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xDRIVE45e M SPORT PHEV

• Adaptive Air Suspension
• Automatic/Self levelling Suspension
• Blue Trim Finishers
• Charging Cable
• Charging Cable - Mode 3
• Pedestrian Recognition
• Special Identifying Badging
• Trailer Tow Hitch
• Vehicle Sound for Pedestrian
• eDrive Button
• eDrive Services

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M50i

Adds:

• 22 Inch Alloy Wheels
• Active Steering
• Adaptive Suspension
• Climate Control - 4 Zone
• Climate Front Cup Holder
• Design Pack
• Laserlight LED Headlights
• Roll Stability Control
• Selective Beam Headlights
• Soft Door Close
• Sound System with 16 Speakers
• Sport Differential
• Sports Exhaust System
• Surround Sound System

Removes:

• 20 Inch Alloy Wheels
• Adaptive Air Suspension
• Auto Climate Control with Dual Temp Zones
• Automatic/Self levelling Suspension
• Blue Trim Finishers
• Charging Cable
• Charging Cable - Mode 3
• LED Headlights
• Pedestrian Recognition
• Sound System with 10 Speakers
• Special Identifying Badging
• Trailer Tow Hitch
• Vehicle Sound for Pedestrian
• eDrive Button

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M50i PURE

Adds:

• LED Headlights

Removes:

• Active Steering
• Adaptive Suspension
• Climate Control - 4 Zone
• Climate Front Cup Holder
• Laserlight LED Headlights
• Selective Beam Headlights
• Soft Door Close
• Surround Sound System

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M COMPETITION

Adds:

• 21 Inch Alloy Wheels
• Active Differential
• Adaptive Suspension Professional
• Adjustable Pedals
• Adjustable Speed Limiter
• Alarm System/Remote Anti Theft
• Alcantara Headlining
• Around View Monitor
• Automatic Split Tailgate Operation
• Automatic Tailgate
• Bag Hooks
• Black Exterior Mirrors
• Black Grille
• Black Tailpipes
• Bluetooth Connectivity
• Cargo Tie Down Hooks/Rings
• Central Locking Remote Control
• Chassis Tuning
• Climate Control - 4 Zone
• Climate Front Cup Holder
• Compatible Apps
• Competition Package
• Compound Brake System
• Cruise Control with Stop & Go
• Digital Key
• Display Screen 12.3 Inch
• Driving Assistant Professional
• Driving Profile Selection
• Dust and Pollen Filter
• Dynamic Mode
• Electromechanical Park Brake
• Engine Cover
• Extended Leather Pack
• Exterior Mirrors - Heated
• Fog Lights - Rear
• Front Cross Traffic Alert
• Full Leather Interior
• Gesture Control
• Headlights - Auto On/Off Function
• Headrests Integrated - Front Seats
• Lane Change Assist
• Laserlight LED Headlights
• Leather Instrument Panel
• Leather Steering Wheel
• M Drive
• Multi Function Steering Wheel
• Multi-functional Front Seats
• Multi-media System with 12.3 inch Touch Screen
• Navigation System
• Normal Mode
• Panoramic Sunroof
• Power Mirrors
• Power front seats with memory
• Premium Gear Selector
• Rain Sensor
• Rear Seat - Ski Flap/Through Loading Facility
• Remote Software Update
• Roof Rails Gloss Finish
• Selective Beam Headlights
• Setup Button
• Shadow Line
• Side Airbags - Front Seats side
• Smartphone Pack
• Soft Door Close
• Sound Selectable Exhaust System
• Special Identifying Badging
• Speed Limit Information
• Speed Sensitive Power Steering
• Split Screen Function
• Sports Mode
• Storage Compartment - Centre Floor Console
• Surround Sound System
• Temperature Sensor
• Track Mode
• Twin Tailpipes
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
• Tyre Temperature Gauge
• Ventilated Front Disc Brakes
• Ventilated Rear Disc Brakes
• iDrive Controller
• xDrive

Removes:

• Adaptive Headlights
• Aerodynamic Pack
• Auto/Intelligent Speed Limiter
• Central Locking
• Centre Console Storage
• Chrome Exhaust Tip(s)
• Chrome Grille Surround
• Coat Hanger/Hook(s)
• Comfort Seats Front
• Connected Drive Services
• Cup Holders - Front and Rear
• Design Pack
• Driver Assist Pack
• Dynamic Contour Lighting
• Dynamic Damper/Damping Control
• ECO Mode
• Electric Parking Brake
• Fog Lights - LED
• Headlining Special
• HiFi Pack
• LED Headlights
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Leather Accented Upholstery
• Leather Sports Steering Wheel
• M Sport Package
• Multi Function Control Screen
• Multi Function Display
• Painted Brake Calipers
• Park Assist
• Performance Control
• Power Mirrors With Heated & Folding
• Power front seat Driver/memory
• Power front seats
• Roll Stability Control
• Roof Rails Aluminium Finish
• Runflat Indicator
• Runflat Safety Tyres
• Speed Limit Warning
• Speed Recognition
• Split Tailgate Operation
• Sport Differential
• Sport Seats
• Torque Transfer Control
• Touch Pad
• Twin Exhaust
• Welcome Lights
• Wood Grain Trim
• eDrive Services

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2021 BMW X5 Dimensions

1745mm2004mm4922mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2021 BMW X5 Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2024	2700Kg	3270Kg
2023	2700Kg	3500Kg
2022	2700Kg	3500Kg
2021	2700Kg	3500Kg
2020	2700Kg	3500Kg

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2021 BMW X5 Gallery

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BMW X5	Fuel Type	Combined
M COMPETITION	Premium Unleaded Petrol	12.5 L/100km
M50i	Premium Unleaded Petrol	11.5 L/100km
M50i PURE	Premium Unleaded Petrol	11.5 L/100km
xDRIVE25d	Diesel	6.9 L/100km
xDRIVE25d M SPORT	Diesel	6.9 L/100km

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