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BMW X5 Estate xDrive M50i 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	4395
Trim	M50
Price	£85,230
Engine Power - BHP	530
Acceleration	4.3
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	24.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	264
Length	4922 mm
Width	2004 mm
Height	1745 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	650 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2260 kg

Driver Convenience

20GB hard disc drive (HDD) memory
Active guard plus
Attentiveness assist
Automatic tailgate with top hinged section open and manual bottom hinged section
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW digital live cockpit professional - 12.3" digital instrument panel and 12.3" CID, with touch/voice command
BMW legal emergency call
BMW Teleservices
Brake force display
Brake pad wear indicator warning light
Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging
Front/rear park distance control
iDrive controller with shortcut buttons
Lights on warning
Oil sensor for level and grade
On board computer inc. average speed, fuel consumption, liquid crystal Info display, journey computer, outside temperature display, personal profile
Service interval indicator
Wi-Fi hotspot

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Double VANOS
Double wishbone front axle
Drive performance control with ECO PRO comfort + sport mode
Eight speed steptronic sport automatic transmission and gearshift paddles on the steering wheel
High precision injection
M Sport differential
Petrol Particulate Filter
Safety battery terminal clamp
Twin scroll turbocharger with Valvetronic

Entertainment

DAB Tuner enables digital radio reception
Favourite buttons
USB connection, USB type A 1.5A in cupholder, USB Type C 3A in centre armrest

Exterior Features

Adaptive air flap control bar in high-gloss black
Automatically dimming rear view mirror
BMW Individual high gloss black shadow line roof rails
BMW Individual high gloss shadow line
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Cerium grey kidney grille
Cerium grey M badge on left and right side panels
Cerium grey M50i badge on right tailgate
Cerium grey side gill
Dynamic brake lights with LED technology
Exhaust tailpipes - single, left and right in Cerium Grey
Follow me home headlight function
Front and rear electric windows with open and close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing
Heated windscreen washer jets
High beam assistant
High gloss black outer and central air intakes on front bumper with pearlescent chrome finish
High gloss black Side elements
LED daytime running lights
LED rear lights
M aerodynamic body styling
M Sport exhaust system
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation and windscreen wiper control
Rear side wing doors
Satin aluminium side window graphic
Sun protection glazing
Third brake light in rear spoiler
Variable intermittent rear wash/wipe
Welcome light carpet
X5 on left tailgate
xDrive designation on right tailgate

Interior Features

12V - Power sockets with 2x centre console and 1x luggage compartment
3 seat bench in 2nd row
40:20:40 split folding rear seats
Ambient interior lighting with 6 pre-designed selectable lights including dynamic function
Centre and rear interior light
Child seat ISOFIX attachment with rear outer seats includes top tether
Compartment in front of cupholder
Electric front seat adjustment with driver and front passenger memory function
Electrical steering column with adjustable height and length with activation and control on the steering column
Foldable rear centre armrest with 2 cupholders and storage compartment
Front and rear cupholders x 2
Front and rear door pockets
Front and rear door sill finishers with illuminated M50i designation
Front and rear side armrest integrated into door trim
Front footwell lights
Front reading lights
Light inside glove compartment
Lockable glove compartment
Luggage compartment floor panel with integral storage tray
Luggage compartment lighting
M leather steering wheel
M specific key
M specific pedals
M specific steering wheel
Make-up mirror lights
Multifunction controls for leather steering wheel
Multifunctional hooks
Rear head restraints
Seat back with flap pocket
Securing rings in luggage compartment
Single front passenger seat
Storage bins on all doors
Storage tray and compartment with cover in centre console
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Toolkit located in luggage compartment
Velour floormats

Packs

Connected Package Professional - X5
Expanded exterior mirror pack - X5/X5 M
Non-smokers pack - X5

Passive Safety

Active protection
Airbags - driver/front passenger, rear and side, first and second row seats head airbags, front passenger seat airbag deactivation + knee airbag
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Brake drying
Brake energy regeneration
Brake fade compensation
Braking pre-tensioning
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Crash sensor activating central locking release, hazard warning lights, fuel cut off, interior lighting + activation of safety battery terminal clamp
Deformation zones - front and rear with door reinforcements and bumpers up to 2.5 mph
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electromechanical parking brake with automatic drive away release and auto hold function
Electronic brake force distribution
Front and rear seatbelts with seatbelt stopper, seatbelt tensioner for front and outer rear seats and belt force limiter
Front head restraints with anti-whiplash
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assistant
Integrated brake system
M sport seatbelt
Mechanical child proof lock on rear doors
Passive protection for pedestrians
Seat occupancy detection for driver and passenger side
Side impact protection
Three 3 point inertia reel seatbelts
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Ventilated front and rear disc brakes
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Closing system with central locking
Driver and front passenger door centre lock switch
Locking wheel bolts
Thatcham 1 alarm system with remote control and engine immobiliser

Trim

Start/stop toggle diamond shaped trim finisher in pearl chrome

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.213
HC	0.01
NOx	0.012
Particles	0.0005
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	264
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	270
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	263
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	248
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	253
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	246
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	224
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	229
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	224
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	408
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	412
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	408
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	260
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	266
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	260

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	4395
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	8
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	89
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	88.3
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	32
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	24.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	23.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	24.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	26.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	25.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	26.2
WLTP - MPG - High	28.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	28.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	28.8
WLTP - MPG - Low	15.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	15.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	15.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium	24.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	24.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	24.8

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	50E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	89
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	86
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	75
NCAP Safety Assist %	75
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	4.3
Engine Power - BHP	530
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	750
Engine Torque - RPM	1800
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	275/35 R22
Tyre Size Rear	315/30 R22
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	V SPOKE - STYLE 747M
Wheel Type	22" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1745 mm
Length	4922 mm
Wheelbase	2975 mm
Width	2004 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2218 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	83
Gross Vehicle Weight	2995 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1870 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	650 l
Max. Loading Weight	735 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2700
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2260 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.6 m

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