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BMW X5 Estate xDrive40i M Sport 5dr Auto [7 Seat] [Pro Pack]

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2998
Trim	M Sport [7 St] [Pro]
Price	£69,445
Engine Power - BHP	333
Acceleration	5.7
Top Speed	151 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	26.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	243
Length	4922 mm
Width	2004 mm
Height	1745 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	550 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2175 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
Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Servotronic
Enhanced bluetooth hands free facility with Telephony wireless charging
Front/rear park distance control
Galvanised plastic keyfob
iDrive touch controller with shortcut buttons
Infinity symbol with line graphic on reset of average consumption
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
Parking assistant with ultrasound based assistance system, reversing assistant, lateral parking aid and rear view camera
Service interval indicator
Speed limit info display
Wi-Fi hotspot

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Adaptive 2-axle air 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
Petrol Particulate Filter
Safety battery terminal clamp
Turbocharger with Valvetronic

Entertainment

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

Exterior Features

Active Air Stream kidney grille with high-gloss chrome
Adaptive air flap control bar in high-gloss black
Automatically dimming rear view mirror
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Dynamic brake lights with LED technology
Exhaust tailpipes - single, left and right with Chrome finisher
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 gloss black outer and central air intakes on front bumper with pearlescent chrome finish
High gloss black Side elements
LED daytime running lights
LED fog lights
LED rear lights
M aerodynamic body styling
M designation on left and right front side panels
M Sport exhaust system
Pearlescent chrome front grille bars
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation and windscreen wiper control
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
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
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 inlays with illuminated BMW M 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 lighting
M leather steering wheel
M specific key
M specific pedals
M specific steering wheel
M specific velour floor mats
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
Storage bins on all doors
Storage tray and compartment with cover in centre console
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Third-row seating
Toolkit located in luggage compartment

Packs

Connected Package Professional - X5
Expanded exterior mirror pack - X5/X5 M
Luggage compartment pack in combination with 7 seat and x drive 45e - X5
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 braking system in blue high gloss + blue painted brake calipers with M designation
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

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.011
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	243
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	248
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	227
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	249
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	253
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	227
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	214
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	218
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	199
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	312
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	317
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	302
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	235
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	241
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	223

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2998
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	26.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	25.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	28.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	25.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	25.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	28.2
WLTP - MPG - High	30.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	29.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	32.1
WLTP - MPG - Low	20.6
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	20.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	21.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	27.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	26.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	28.8

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	46E
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
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5.7
Engine Power - BHP	333
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	450
Engine Torque - RPM	1600
Top Speed	151 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	275/40 R21
Tyre Size Rear	315/35 R21
Tyre Size Spare	RUN FLAT TYRES
Wheel Style	Y SPOKE - STYLE 741M
Wheel Type	21" 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	3010 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1770 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	550 l
Max. Loading Weight	835 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	3500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2175 kg
No. of Seats	7
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.6 m

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