Overview & Reviews

The 2010 BMW X5 receives the latest version of BMW's iDrive controller. Also onboard this year are updated navigation graphics, standard HD Radio and an optional top-view parking camera, and a few optional and standard features have been shuffled throughout the X5 lineup.

• Athletic handling, smooth powertrains, luxurious and comfortable interior, huge list of features, powerful and fuel-efficient turbodiesel option.

• Ride may be on the firm side for some, heavy steering at low speeds, munchkin-sized third-row seat, hefty price.

User Reviews:

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  Great used car to buy - 2010 BMW X5
  By Joseph Liu - December 14 - 11:34 am

  I bought this car at used with 35000 miles on it in 2014. This is the best used car that Id ever drive. I owned quite a few luxury cars. X5 35d is the most pleasure for me to drive in road with great milage and power.

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  I Love This Car! - 2010 BMW X5
  By Todd Ramming - October 21 - 2:00 am

  I have owned my 2010 BMW X5 35d for 10 months and like the car more now than ever. The car is a pleasure to drive and gets very good mileage (about 29 mpg highway for me) for a large vehicle. The low-end torque of the diesel makes it a fun and safe car to drive. Some people like to hate iDrive, but in 2010 BMW fixed the main issue by adding buttons so that many features can be accessed in one step rather than navigating through menus. This is an amazingly clean diesel. Hold your hand behind the exhaust for a while. There is no soot or smell. Great for driving family and dogs around town and on long trips.

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  Love it still, after 18,500 miles - 2010 BMW X5
  By cablue - September 12 - 2:00 am

  I am so happy I bought this diesel! Ive had it for 10 months now, and I still look forward to driving it every day. Im getting 28.5-29 mpg. pure hwy. driving. Mixed driving Im getting around 24.5-25.

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  Expectations Met or Exceeded - 2010 BMW X5
  By bxj - August 22 - 10:14 pm

  Did my due diligence (research, test drives) and ordered from factory to my specs. Very satisfied overall - traded in my 2003 530i (great car)- no regrets other than when I signed the check. Great combination of fun to drive/fuel economy/cargo capacity.

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  WOW including MPG - 2010 BMW X5
  By JC55 - July 21 - 3:21 pm

  We wanted an upgraded fuel conscience SUV, the X5 Diesel is all that we expected and more. On a road trip we could not believe the performance in a variety of road types and conditions, we kept thinking the fuel gauge was not working, fortunately it was! Great performance with comfort and passing fueling stations. Cant rate higher than perfect 10s.

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  Not totally in love - 2010 BMW X5
  By Dorothy - July 19 - 2:57 pm

  My husband loves the engine. Its quiet and peppy. We live in the country and are averaging only 20 mpg. You really do have to read the owners manual. On the down side my car sits at the dealership because the computer system went down at service and a part has to be manufactured. Five weeks and counting. BMW has been attentive to the situation.

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  Awesome - 2010 BMW X5
  By Dr.K - June 1 - 9:01 pm

  Just purchased X5 35D it is a great vehicle addresses all the short coming of the previous X5 specially in fuel economy and space utilization. The I-drive takes sometime to get used to but a great improvement over the previous one. We love the all around view of the camera, simply said WELL DONE BMW.

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  2010 BMW X5d - 2010 BMW X5
  By Retired Dan - May 31 - 5:11 pm

  My wife and I love this car. It is very easy to drive and comfortable. The memory seats and adjustments work well for us because she is "short" and I am "tall". As soon as you unlock the doors with the remote, the proper adjustments to driver seat, mirrors, etc. are done for you. Weve had cars with this in the past but this one just seems to work better. The diesel is great with lots of power and the mileage is good, 18-23 mpg. The diesel is very quiet except when its cold but when it warms up, it purrs like a kitten. We have the 3rd row seat for our grand-kids and it works fine for them but I dont think 2 adults would be comfortable.

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  2010 BMW X5d - 2010 BMW X5
  By Retired Dan - May 30 - 1:27 pm

  We love this car. The diesel is a strong performer and good mileage. We have not experienced the lag time on start up that testers have stated. We got the 3rd row seat to accommodate grand kids and it works great for that, not enough room for adults though. The ride is quiet and firm which we like. We dont even notice the diesel noise, it purrs like a kitten!

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  Awesome Engine - 2010 BMW X5
  By Dave - April 28 - 7:40 pm

  Awesome engine and handling. Picking it up at Factory Performance Center was an outstanding experience and makes you feel really safe in this vehicle. So far we are averaging 24 mpg and this engine really rocks. Thought we wouldnt like the "I" drive, however, it is really easy to use.