For Few big 4x4s drive as well as the X5. It's more agile than such a big 4x4 has any right to be, with strong performance and good economy.
Against The ride is a little firm over rough surfaces. The X5 looks expensive next to a Land Rover Discovery, and it's not as practical
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Brilliant to drive on the road and pretty good off it. Economy is impressive if you choose our favourite model, the 3.0d SE, although a Land Rover Discovery is more practical.
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There are 7 BMW X5 versions available
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If you want a big 4x4 that drives more like a sports saloon, the X5 is the one. Which is best? We can’t see any reason to look beyond the 3.0d. With a 0-62mph time of 8.1 seconds, it’s impressively swift, yet still manages 34.4mpg and has lower emissions than the rest of the range.
The more powerful diesel is quicker and isn't much less economical, but it does cost a lot more. The 350bhp 4.8-litre is utterly crazy – brilliant, but you'll need a Premiership footballer's income to buy and run it.
There’s a choice between two trim levels. To most eyes, the aggressively styled M Sport model looks better than the entry-level SE. However, the sports suspension hurts ride comfort. We’d save a few pounds, enjoy cushier suspension, and take the SE.
It’s worth buying the BMW Service Inclusive package, which covers servicing costs for five years/60,000 miles for a one-off payment and helps keep resale values healthy.
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