BMW X5 (F15)

Manufacturer	BMW
Production	2013 - present
Model years	2014
Assembly	Greer, South Carolina, United States (BMW America)
Predecessor	BMW X5 (E70)
Class	Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Engine	3.0L 305 hp I6 T 4.4L 450 hp V8 TT 2.0L 218 hp Diesel TT I4 3.0L 258 hp Diesel I6 3.0L 313 hp Diesel TT I6 3.0L 381 hp Diesel TT I6
Transmission	8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
Wheelbase	2,933 mm (115.5 in)
Length	4,886 mm (192.4 in)
Width	1,938 mm (76.3 in)
Height	1,762 mm (69.4 in)

The BMW F15 is third-generation BMW X5 mid-size crossover SUV. It was presented to public on 30 May via BMW press release. It will replace the BMW X5 (E70) in mid-2013. It will be built alongside the BMW X6, BMW X3 and BMW X4 at BMW's Greer, South Carolina plant in the USA.

Design

The new generation BMW X5 is 5 mm (0.2 in) wider, 26 mm (1.0 in) longer and 14 mm (0.6 in) lower than E70, but wheelbase remains at 2,933 mm (115.5 in). At the front F15 takes design from F30 3 Series while at the back it's similar to other current X series models. The interior now features 10.25 inch display.

Technology

BMW claims new X5 is made of ultra-high-tensile steels in the body structure, thermoplastics in the side panels, aluminium in the bonnet and magnesium in the instrument panel support make the new BMW X5 lighter. Depending on the model, the new X5 is as much as 90 kg lighter than a comparably equipped corresponding model from the previous X5 generation.

Model lineup

Engines

The powertrain of the new X5 has already been used for a couple of years in other BMW vehicles; however, apart from standard I6 and V8 engines, the F15 will be the first X5 available with a four cylinder diesel engine. The F15 will also be the first X5 available with a rear-wheel drive configuration.

Petrol engines

Model	Years	Engine code	Power	Torque	Acceleration 0–100 km/h (s)	Top speed	Average fuel cons.	Weight (EU)
xDrive35i	2013–present	N55B30	305 PS (224 kW; 301 hp) @5800	400 Nm (300 lbft) @1200–5000	6.5	235 km/h (146 mph)	8.5 l (27.6 mpg)	/
xDrive50i	2013–present	N63B44	450 PS (330 kW; 440 hp) @5500-6000	650 Nm (480 lbft) @2000–4500	5.0	250 km/h (160 mph)	10.4-10.5 (22.6 mpg)	2,250 kg (5,000 lb)

Diesel engines

Model	Years	Engine code	Power	Torque	Acceleration 0–100 km/h (s)	Top speed	Average fuel cons. (l)	Weight (EU)
sDrive25d / xDrive25d	2013–present	BMW N47	218 PS (160 kW; 215 hp) @4400	450 Nm (330 lbft) @1500-2500	8.2	220 km/h (140 mph)	5.6/5.9 (42/39.8 mpg)	/
xDrive30d	2013–present	BMW N57	258 PS (190 kW; 254 hp) @4000	560 Nm (410 lbft) @1500-3000	6.9	230 km/h (140 mph)	6.2 (37.9 mpg)	2,145 kg (4,730 lb)
xDrive40d	2013–present	BMW N57	313 PS (230 kW; 309 hp) @4400	630 Nm (460 lbft) @1500-2500	6.1	236 km/h (147 mph)	6.4 (36.7 mpg)	/
M50d	2013–present	BMW N57	381 PS (280 kW; 376 hp) @4000-4400	740 Nm (550 lbft) @2000–3000	5.3	250 km/h (160 mph)	6.7 (35.1 mpg)	2,265 kg (4,990 lb)

Transmissions

All models include an 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission.

Gallery

2014 BMW X5 F15	2014 BMW X5 F15 side view
luxury interior	sunroof

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Last updated on 14 July 2013 at 19:11.