Snapshot
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EPA Fuel Economy:
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City:
14
19
Highway:
19
26
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Available Engines:
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260-hp, 3.0-liter I-6 (premium)
265-hp, 3.0-liter I-6 (diesel)
350-hp, 4.8-liter V-8 (premium)
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| Available Transmissions: |
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
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New or Notable
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What We Like
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What We Don't
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| • | Six-cylinder diesel gets 26 mpg on the highway | | • | Six-cylinder or V-8 gasoline models | | • | Standard AWD | | • | Optional third-row seat | | • | Standard panoramic moonroof | | • | Standard six-speed automatic |
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| + | Acceleration (diesel or V-8) | | + | Diesel fuel economy | | + | Ride quality | | + | Handling | | + | Upscale cabin materials | | + | Crash-test ratings |
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| - | Reliability | | - | Some ill-fitting dash panels | | - | Small cargo area | | - | Turning circle | | - | Curtain airbags don't cover third row |
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Vehicle Summary
BMW's X5 sport utility vehicle has three rows of seats available with room for seven occupants. All X5 models come with all-wheel drive (called xDrive), and the X5 is available in six-cylinder, eight-cylinder and diesel six-cylinder models, the latter added for 2009. BMW also will offer a new X5 M performance model with a new 555-hp V-8 this year. BMW's best-selling SUV, the X5 sits above the BMW X3 and X6 SUVs as far as size and carrying capability. The X5's primary competitors include the Acura MDX and Mercedes-Benz M-Class.
Read more
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http://www.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp?section=summary&crpPage=summary.jsp&makeid=5&modelid=3197&year=2010&myid=11523&logtype=6&revid=&aff=national