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Specification
X
X5
Maximum Power
X-
X5390 kW @ 5500-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
X-
X5750 Nm @ 1800-4600 rpm
Engine Size
X-
X54395 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
X-
X512.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
X-
X5190 mm
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Spec
X
X5
Model Introduced Year
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2018
Generation
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Fourth-generation G05 BMW X5, retained as the current retail range and kept separate from the announced G65 successor.
Facelift History
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The G05 received its life-cycle update for South Africa in 2023 and remains the current run-out generation at present.
Facelift Launched Since
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Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
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Current
Body Style
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SUV
Model Year
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2026
Production Status
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active
Segment
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Premium SUV
Vehicle Type
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Car
Spec
X
X5
Length
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1 mm
Width
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1 mm
Height
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1 mm
Wheelbase
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1 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
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190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
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83 l
Boot/Cargo Space
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553 l
Kerb Weight
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1944 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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2455 kg
Payload Capacity
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495 kg
Towing Capacity
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2000 kg
Seating Capacity
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5 seats
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Doors
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5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
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5.8 m
Front Headroom
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1017 mm
Rear Headroom
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991 mm
Front Legroom
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1043 mm
Rear Legroom
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924 mm
Spec
X
X5
Engine
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BMW 48V mild-hybrid turbocharged engine
Engine Code
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B48
Fuel Type
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Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
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48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
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4395 cc
Cylinders
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8
Cylinder Layout
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V
Valves
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16
Valves per Cylinder
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4
Aspiration
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Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
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Direct injection
Compression Ratio
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10.5:1
Bore
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82.0 mm
Stroke
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94.6 mm
Maximum Power
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390 kW @ 5500-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
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750 Nm @ 1800-4600 rpm
Combined Power
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1 kW
Combined Torque
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1 Nm
Motor Type
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Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
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1
Motor Location
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Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
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AWD
Transmission
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8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
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250 km/h
0-100 km/h
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4.3 sec
Quarter Mile
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12.2 sec
Drive Modes
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Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
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No
Rev Limiter
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7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
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100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
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220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
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1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
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64.8 kWh
Battery Type
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Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
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400 V
Electric Range
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Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
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Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
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Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
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Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
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Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
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Yes
Spec
X
X5
Gearbox
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8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
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All-wheel drive
LSD Available
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M sport differential
Transfer Case
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Yes
Differential Lock
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Yes
Paddle Shifters
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Yes
Final Drive Ratio
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Yes
Number of Gears
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8
Transmission Type
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Automatic
Clutch Type
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Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
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Yes
Gear Shift Type
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Automatic selector
Drivetrain
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AWD
4WD Engagement
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Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
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Yes
4WD Lo Range
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Yes
4WD Selector
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Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
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Yes
Front Differential Lock
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Yes
Gearbox Type
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Automatic
Low Range Ratio
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Yes
Low Range
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Yes
Axle Layout
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Yes
Rear Differential Lock
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Yes
Transmission Speeds
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8
Spec
X
X5
Claimed Mileage
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12.5 km/l
City Mileage
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10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
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15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
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1 l
Emission Standard
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Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
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Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
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Standard
Real-world Mileage
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12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
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Not Applicable
Charging Type
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Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
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1
Combined Driving Range
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Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
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Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
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360 km
Range Real World Mixed
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420 km
Spec
X
X5
Airbags
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6
ABS
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Standard
Electronic Stability Control
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Standard
Traction Control
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Standard
Hill Descent Control
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Yes
Hill Start Assist
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Standard
Child Safety Lock
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Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
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Standard
Brake Assist
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Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
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Standard
Engine Immobiliser
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Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
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Standard
Front Parking Sensors
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Yes
AEB
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Yes
BA
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Standard
Brake Override System
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Yes
Curtain Airbags
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Yes
Driver Airbag
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Yes
EBD
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Standard
Engine Immobiliser
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Standard
Hill Hold
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Standard
Passenger Airbag
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Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
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Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
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Standard
Side Airbags
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Yes
Stability Control
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Standard
TCS
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Standard
Knee Airbag
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Yes
ABS EBD
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Standard
Spec
X
X5
Cruise Control
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Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Yes
Lane Keep Assist
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Yes
Lane Departure Warning
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Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
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Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Yes
Parking Sensors
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Yes
Rear View Camera
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Yes
360 Degree Camera
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Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
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Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
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Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
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Yes
Auto Highbeam
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Standard
Auto Wipers
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Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
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Yes
Reverse Camera
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Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Yes
Park Assist
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Standard
Around View Monitor
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Yes
Blind Spot Warning
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Yes
Forward Collision Warning
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Yes
Spec
X
X5
Seat Material
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BMW Individual extended leather trim 'Merino' Black
Heated Seats
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Front
Ventilated Seats
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Yes
Ambient Lighting
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Standard
Steering Wheel Material
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Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
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Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
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Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
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Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
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Yes
Spec
X
X5
Climate Control
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Standard
Power Windows
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Standard
Keyless Entry
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Comfort Access
Push Button Start
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Yes
Wireless Charging
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Standard
Sunroof
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Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
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Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
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Yes
AC Type
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Standard
Spec
X
X5
Infotainment System
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Yes
Apple CarPlay
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Yes
Android Auto
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Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
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Yes
Number of Speakers
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6
Digital Instrument Cluster
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BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
USB Ports
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2
Infotainment Screen
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14.9
Touchscreen
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14.9
Spec
X
X5
LED Headlamps
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Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
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Standard
Fog Lamps
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Yes
Roof Rails
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BMW Individual roof rails high-gloss Shadow Line
Exterior Colour Options
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Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
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Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
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Yes
Spec
X
X5
Approach Angle
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25 deg
Departure Angle
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23 deg
Wading Depth
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500 mm
Terrain Modes
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Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
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Yes
4WD System Type
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All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
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20 deg
Spec
X
X5
Tyre Size
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Runflat tyres
Front Brake Type
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Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
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Disc
Spare Wheel Type
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Emergency spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
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Y-spoke Styling 741 M, Bicolour, Mixed Tyres, 21"
Handbrake Type
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Electronic
Spec
X
X5
Front Suspension
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Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
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Adaptive M Suspension
Spec
X
X5
CO2 Emissions
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1 g/km
Spec
X
X5
Service Plan
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5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
X
X5
Ownership Role
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Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
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2205000 ZAR
Pricing Role
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Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
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2205000
Starting Price Zar
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2205000
Spec
X
X5
Warranty
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Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This X and X5 comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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