Overview & Reviews
Front lumbar supports and automatic climate control are now standard on all models, while the 4.4i gets standard park distance control. The optional auto-dimming rearview mirror now includes a digital compass. High-gloss dark wood trim is standard on the 3.0i and replaces high-gloss light wood trim as standard on the 4.4i. Anthracite wood trim and high-gloss light wood trim are available at no extra charge.
- Rides and drives like a BMW sedan, multiple drivetrain choices, top safety scores, high-end cabin furnishings.
- Not much cargo space, lousy fuel economy for a car-based SUV, expensive option packages.
User Reviews:
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Gotta love it - 2005 BMW X5
By bimmer girl - November 7 - 12:23 pmOur car now has 90,000 miles on it, and I still smile every time I drive it. It is so responsive, and tight around the corners, that I often forget that Im in a huge SUV. I was almost ran off the road one day with my 2 kids in the back, and I fought to keep the vehicle on the road, but the BMW handled so well, that we got back on track and on our way. I truly believe that in any other SUV we would have tipped and crashed. People keep mentioning gas mileage, but they forget they bought a performance car! Indy cars and jet planes dont get great mileage either! I think its pretty good- we average about 22 and got 28 on a long highway trip!
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X5 - M5! - 2005 BMW X5
By BillS100 - October 31 - 7:10 pmThis car delivers the goods in spades. Comfort, speed, quiet, handling, looks, and fun. Youd swear you were driving an automatic M5 SUV. Estimated MPG 16/21 isnt bad for this big cousin of the M5 beast either. Love it.
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Like it a lot! - 2005 BMW X5
By JAXman - October 14 - 7:00 pmGot a heck of a deal compared to blue book pricing - This car has been great. Love the sleek design, big sunroof and great handling. Unfortunately Ive already learned that it performs well in side impact. The fuel economy is not great but a little better than advertised. I think that on the highway I average about 25mpg. In the city about 18. If you drive it nice its not terrible. Lots of room for all passengers and luggage. This car really is about as close to perfect as I could hope for - I think when I trade I will do so for a 2010 X5 Diesel in 2-3 years. Woo hoo for more fuel economy.
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BMW4KS - 2005 BMW X5
By BMW4KS - October 5 - 9:56 pmAbsolutely AMAZING Vehicle!! The 2005 BMW X5 4.8 makes driving a pleasure.
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Exactly What I Expected.... - 2005 BMW X5
By M. Mathew - September 18 - 10:00 amEdmunds editors review is very accurate! I traded a 2002 525 for this X5. I wanted more room than the 525, but really liked interior configuration, styling, and ride (not to mention how much I hate the new 530 styling). The X5 is very very close to my old 525...it just feels a bit heavier. The gas mileage has been the only disappointment, but the X5 feels very quick and responsive, so Im guessing that the mileage is the trade-off. If youre looking for the BMW ride and performance, but the size of a SUV, this is a great choice.
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BMW Lover - 2005 BMW X5
By BMW Lover - July 30 - 10:16 ami purchased my x5 used and love it. fun to drive. had no problem so far.
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Better than all the rest. - 2005 BMW X5
By bennette - July 29 - 8:22 pmThis vehicle truly lives up to its nickname the ultimate driving machine. From the time I first sat in this vehicle it has done nothing but impress me. I love to drive it, I find myself making excuses to run errands just to drive it. Also I have not one problem. I will only drive BMWs from now on.
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Best Damn SUV out there - 2005 BMW X5
By deep - July 24 - 2:20 amGreat SUV. this is my second one. The 4.4 has great power but a little more pricy than the 3.0. Great feel and handle. The sports package is a little more bumpier but that maybe the feel you desire. If you desire a softer feel you may want to choose the one with out the sports package. Eitherway, Great auto. NO PROBLEMS at all. I drove my old 3.0 leased x5 to the ground with no maintanence for about 2 years. It still felt and functioned as if it was new. Cant beat the looks and the bmw 7 series engine that this has. A MUST HAVE!!!
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Best over the road SUV ever - 2005 BMW X5
By DAVID WHITNEY - April 13 - 3:38 pmI have owned the previous generation of this M-group or Alpina engineered (I have heard both cited by sources that might know!) truck (the 4.6is) and a 2004 4.4i and have driven all of the competing SUVs, and only the 4.6 comes close to this as a sporty driver on the road. All the other brands of wannabes suffer from excessive truckishness even the Porsche has obvious huge unsprung weight that compromises its on road handling. The lesser bimmers, including new generation vehicles, are simply outclassed in terms of braking, handling, power delivery and ESPECIALLY steering--the engine speed sensitive system feels like a truck, the vehicle-speed sensitive system on the 4.8 like a real BMW!
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Best over the road SUV - 2005 BMW X5
By David WHITNEY - November 4 - 8:54 pmI have test driven all the major players in the sport SUV category and this remains the best for those that do not plan to drive off road. DO NOT confuse this vehicle with the much more pedestrian 3.0, 4.4 or current 4.8. This is the "M" of the SUV line and the steering, suspension and brakes were all seriously massaged by either the M group or Alpina to make this vehicle handle and drive like no other truck to date. The Porsche is impressive, but huge unsprung weight assures that it will never have the nimble, car-like feel of this vehicle.
