Sales market: Russia.
The BMW X5 E70 is the second generation of the X5 luxury crossover, which replaced the E53 in November 2006. The E70 is equipped with a wide range of high-tech innovations, including the BMW iDrive system (standard), as well as, for the first time in BMW history, a third row of seats (optional), increasing the capacity to 7 people. The state-of-the-art safety system includes a unique rear section design that ensures the safety of third row passengers in the event of a rear impact. The sporty version of the X5 M, outstanding in its characteristics, went on sale in autumn 2009. This car, standing alone in its model range got the same power plant, as the X6 M is a V8 turbo engine with a maximum power of 555 hp. and a torque of 680 Nm. In addition, the car is equipped with the M Dynamic Performance Control system for the best handling. In addition, it is worth noting that the BMW X5 is not just a luxurious and richly equipped car, but also practical. Volume luggage compartment in the model with two rows of seats is an impressive 620 liters. With the rear row folded down, a total of 1,750 liters of space is released.
Even with the advent of the first generation in 1999, the luxury belonging of the X5 was confirmed by a high level of equipment, which became even higher with the advent of the second generation of the model, and in terms of quality and cost of finishing it rose to the level of the BMW 7 Series. The initial equipment includes the following functions: electric windows and side mirrors, heated side mirrors and washer nozzles, adjustable column, start from the button, multifunction steering wheel, fabric upholstery, climate control, color multifunction display, CD player, a standard set of parking sensors front and rear. In more expensive trim levels, bi-xenon headlights, light and rain sensors, steering wheel heating, heated rear seats, leather interior, a roof with a panoramic view, CD or DVD changer, entertainment system for passengers, Bluetooth communication system, etc. The problem of placing small items has also been successfully solved - all kinds of pockets, shelves, drawers, cup holders are ideally dispersed throughout the cabin. In 2011, cosmetic restyling of the X5 was carried out. The front bumper and air intakes were modified.
The X5 is characterized by a wide range of engines. For models before restyling in 2011, the Russian buyer was offered two options for gasoline power units (modifications 30i, 272 hp and 48i, 355 hp) and two diesel ones (30d, 231 hp and 35d, 286 hp .). After restyling atmospheric gasoline engines were replaced by turbocharged (35i and 50i), with a capacity of 306 and 407 hp. respectively. In addition, the power of the base diesel modification was raised to 245 hp, and instead of the 30d version, two new ones were added - 40d (306 hp) and M50d (381 hp). The latter has outstanding dynamics - acceleration to 100 km / h in 5.4 seconds. This, of course, is less than that of the X5 50i, but only by 0.1 seconds, which, of course, cannot but impress. Yes, and the torque of this modification of a three-liter turbodiesel with direct injection commands respect - 740 Nm in a wide speed range (2000-3000 rpm).
Speaking about the BMW X5, in fact, as about the entire X line, one cannot fail to mention the xDrive all-wheel drive system. During normal movement, the torque is divided along the axes in a ratio of 40:60, but depending on the road conditions, the torque is redistributed by a multi-plate clutch between the axles in the range from 0 to 100%. With the advent of the new generation X5, the system has undergone a number of changes, in line with the increasing importance of electronics, where the standard is to provide interaction with the dynamic control system. exchange rate stability. The suspension can be equipped with the optional Dynamic Drive (adjustable stabilizer stiffness) and Active Steering (active steering) systems. steering), as well as rear pneumatic elements and adjustable stiffness of shock absorbers.
In terms of safety, the BMW X5 is one of those cars that can be considered a benchmark, as evidenced by numerous safety ratings. The equipment includes 6 airbags, including front, side and deployable curtain protection, ISOFIX mounts, belts with pretensioners. In addition, standard equipment includes anti-lock braking system (ABS), brake force distribution (EBD), brake assist system (BAS), hill descent assistance (DAC), tire pressure monitoring system. Options include lane keeping assist, adaptive headlights and high beam assist.
You should not expect outstanding off-road performance from the X5, after all, this crossover is not designed for extreme sports, but for fast and comfortable driving. Perfectly tuned suspension and handling, powerful engines, luxury equipment - these are its main trump cards. With the departure of the second BMW generations X5 in the used car segment, these cars are becoming more affordable, while maintaining a sufficient degree of gloss to meet the optimal criteria between price and quality. A wide motor range makes the choice even more interesting.
Read completelyThe car systematically developed the success of the first generation of the model in the back of the E53: it became more comfortable, more versatile and, finally, simply more beautiful. It did not reflect the experiments of Chris Bangle, she was instilled with excellent passenger habits, taught her to save fuel, and the dynamics were raised to the level of the best sports cars. In general, not a car, but a dream. And at the same time housewives and machos. One could say that it is practically best car among used ones, if not for a whole bunch of nuances, mainly related to the price of operation.
Dorestyle
The design, at first glance, remained the same as that of its predecessor. All the same motors under the hood, the same plug-in four-wheel drive, like the restyled E53, the same layout and about the same power for the most running engines.
The main changes affected the body and interior. The car has become a little larger, received an almost full-fledged third row of seats and an updated design. From a technical point of view, the car did not carry anything new before restyling, when new turbo engines appeared, but they did a good job of handling the car. Even the first X5 handled like the best cars, and the second X5 surpassed it.
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The car was taught to steer as well as the fifth series of BMW, even a higher center of gravity and weight were not a hindrance. The banks, however, are slightly larger, and the suspension is harsh even in the most comfortable mode. But the off-road qualities of the firstborn of the family were practically lost: ground clearance although they left it at the level of 222 mm, but with so many aerodynamic elements on the bottom, climbing onto profile off-road is self-destructive. Despite the rigid blocking of the front axle drive clutch, the car gets stuck quickly on the road, because 18-19-inch tires are frankly asphalt, on the ground it instantly “washes out”.
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In the photo: BMW X5 M (E70) "2009–2013
However, the owners of such cars are most pleased with the salon, where not only exemplary comfort and build quality, but also a new multimedia system with a proprietary “iDrive” washer and deep integration into the new mechatronic chassis of the car. And the versatility of such a car may well compete with minivans - if desired, a large cabin allows you to transport a couple of cubic meters of cargo or seven people; or "half a cube" and five people with all possible comfort, speed and prestige. Not for nothing that many preferred the new X5 instead of the seventh series of BMW.
Restyle
The 2010 update brought new trends in the form of turbo engines, and since 2011, a new eight-speed automatic transmission has been installed with gasoline engines. The three-liter engine with a turbine in terms of dynamics almost caught up with the pre-styled versions with a 4.8-liter V8, and the turbocharged V8s allowed the bar to be crossed in 6 seconds to “hundreds” for the “regular” xDrive50i and 5 seconds for the X5M. The elasticity of new engines has increased even more, and hence the dynamics in intermediate modes.
Fuel consumption BMW X5 xDrive50i (4.4 l, 407 hp)
For 100 km
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Pictured: BMW X5 xDrive35i (E70) "2010–13
Problems
In the fifth year of life, the owners of the first cars faced an unpleasant feature: the highest quality of new cars at this age turned into high maintenance costs and failures of many nodes, large and not very large. Yes, and the "oil" of atmospheric BMW engines The N series in most cases manifests itself precisely in the third or fifth year of life.
Most of the owners of the X5 E70 were not upset over such trifles, simply replacing the car with a restyled one, with new turbo engines. Problems are the lot of the second or third owner of such a car, and within warranty period the number of failures is surprisingly low for such a complex design.
Dealers, of course, to the last resisted in clearly non-warranty cases. They managed to “explain” high oil consumption, and automatic transmission jerks are successfully treated by updating the gearbox software, because the adaptability of the new series of ZF gearboxes is the highest. If you are buying such a car of the last years of production, then you can safely skip almost all the text below, except that the section on motors and transmissions will come in handy. The first time X5 E70 really breaks down infrequently.
For those who are seriously thinking about buying the most inexpensive copies of the initial years, I would recommend treating the story not at all as another “horror story”.
Body and interior
Magnificent outwardly the body is tailored tightly and expensively. Expensive is not only about the quality of the painting and the materials used, but also the price of the components and labor. A lot of expensive decorative elements, a very high quality of fitting panels, beautiful design moves like front fenders that turn into a bumper, greatly increase the cost of any repair in any contact of the car with the surrounding rough reality.
Pictured: BMW X5 xDrive35d "10 Year Edition" (E70) "2009 From below, the car has a bunch of plastic elements that break perfectly when trying to frolic off-road and storm curbs. You can not look for corrosion, unlike competitors from Mercedes, the Bavarians are doing well with this at that age.
Even broken instances of explicit indications of low-quality body repair in the form of swellings of paint will not have, since the front bumper and fenders are plastic. Surprisingly, even taking into account parking sensors in a circle, there are enough broken cars - a family car with such a chassis provokes inept drivers, and even a sense of false security in a high car affects.
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Of the serious age-related troubles, only clogged drains can be noted. windshield, and the right one is difficult to clean, but above it are electronic blocks management. You can also note the ingress of water onto the motor from above due to leaky hood seals, the knock of the lock back door and high chances of failure of its electric drive and a tendency to drain the hatch to clog. The rear lights also lose their tightness - they are glued into the doorway, and on older cars they lose their tightness, silver inserts oxidize inside, and the electronic filling fails. The hood cables are also at risk - in the absence of lubrication and jamming of mechanisms, they are torn. passive safety everything is very good, the car really allows passengers to survive in the most serious accidents. The cost of restoration, however, will be prohibitive - only the number of airbags firing more than a dozen, and, of course, no one took care of the replacement of panels. After an accident, you should not take such a car, there are practically no chances for a successful restoration - new spare parts are very expensive, and used ones are rare and also cost a lot.
Salon and its equipment over the years remind of themselves more and more. Lots of complaints about peeling wood and carbon panel inserts, this is quite common problem for pre-styling cars. Soft door handles are a consumable if a woman with a manicure drives a car. But the seats and steering wheel usually last a long time, unless the electric adjustments fail.
In the photo: the interior of the BMW X5 4.8i (E70) "2007–10
On the smoker's cars, most likely, the driver's glass taps - it is recommended to replace the rollers and “clean up” the interior. It is also worth checking the moisture content of the floor carpet on the left side. If the water pressure of the rear washer is weak and the carpet is wet, then there are high chances that this is a cracked water supply hose to rear window. It is corrugated plastic, and runs along with the wiring harness to the rear of the machine. It usually breaks around the driver's feet or behind the rear doors, but the washer water not only wets the carpets, but also floods the electrical contacts. If it accumulates in the trunk or in the cabin - expect trouble in the near future.
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Pictured: Interior of the BMW X5 xDrive35d BluePerformance US-spec (E70) "2009–10
The FRM unit, which controls all of the car's lighting, often fails on its own. For example, after turning off the power, it may simply “not start”. Sometimes firmware helps, sometimes easy repairs. Often you have to change it to a new one.
The climate system fan is also far from eternal, after five years of operation it may fail. Mirrors with photochromium swell, and there are TopView system cameras in the exterior mirrors: they lose their tightness, the image becomes cloudy at first, and if the camera is not resuscitated, it will soon fail due to oxidation of the matrix contacts. The failure of the windshield wipers can also be attributed to salon problems - its motor and gearbox are frankly weak, often cut off the gears.
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In the photo: the interior of the BMW X5 xDrive40d (E70) "2010–13
Multimedia system failures - a separate conversation: iDrive updates for BMW owners have long been a special sport. Here you need to either be aware of updates and changes yourself, or have a proven master. How to update navigation or "get" FSC codes - all this is on the profile forums of the model.
Electrical and electronics
There are more failures in this part on older machines. In addition to the already described “salon” problems of electronics, one can expect failures of the “mechatronic” filling of the machine. Many features in new BMWs realized by the appearance of electronic components where you would not expect to see them - in particular, in the chassis and steering.
Adjustable stabilizers roll stability, "smart" chassis pneumatics, active steering, electric front axle drive clutches, adaptive head lighting - all these components include gearboxes, electric motors, electrovalves ... And all this wears out.
The cost of a xenon headlight for a BMW X5 E70
Price for original:
80 289 rubles
The wiring components under the body and in the bumpers, the parking sensors wiring (however, it often breaks in the interior harness), suspension sensors, adaptive lighting and brakes still suffer greatly from our salty winter. Hangings of the K-Can bus due to failures of one of the components on it are common, parktronics are especially different in this.
There is also "collective farming". Often there are proposals to replace the connectors of the ultrasonic parking sensors with components from engines ... ZMZ. Even though the wiring here is of high quality, there are enough purely resource problems. Everything rarely fails at once, but the older the car, the more blocks will need to be either repaired or replaced, and much depends on the skill of the master and the wishes of the owner.
Often the assembly repair technique has been worked out, as in the case of replacing the plastic gears of the transfer case drive, but for the most part the components are replaced with new ones. Underhood wiring and sensors of gasoline engines are at risk, because there is a very high temperature. Particularly unlucky gasoline supercharged V 8 series N 63 - they have exhaust pipes pass exactly behind the motor, heating the already heated harnesses of the motor shield.
Electric pumps and electric spools of the cooling system also have a finite resource, but they appeared only after restyling, and problems with them are still rare. But there are already failures, which means that the resource of these nodes is also limited. On average, problems don't occur all that often, but the cost of the solution often makes you think about the point of buying a premium used car in general.
Brakes, suspension and steering
The brakes on the X5 are excellent in every way. They work well and have ample resources. There are enough discs for a couple of pad replacements, and the pads themselves usually go at least 30-40 thousand kilometers. If you put non-original components, then the ratio is violated. There were no serious problems with either tube corrosion or ABS blocks. Breakage and chafing of wiring to ABS sensors and body level / tilt sensors are found regularly, but are relatively easy and cheap to repair.
Suspensions are strong enough, if you do not fly into the pits and do not bend the discs. Most of the trouble for them goes through the "department" of mechatronics. The standard suspension without electronics on the E70 is almost never found, most of the cars are equipped with adaptive suspension with electronically controlled shock absorbers and pneumatic pumping on rear axle. It is much rarer to find cars on a sports suspension without electronics. You can not be afraid of problems with levers and silent blocks, the components are strong and inexpensive. The resource of the levers in the front is over a hundred thousand in the city, in the back it is about the same, and half of the levers have regularly replaced silent blocks and hinges.
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Pneumatics with electronics are made from a two-ton sports car, but the cost of maintenance increases several times, because the electronic components of the suspension do not differ in a special resource, and the price goes off scale. As a result - a lot of half-hearted solutions and frequent "collective farming" with the installation of a different type of suspension on one of the axles.
Steering can be of two types. The usual rail is simple and reliable, without any frills, with an adjustable spool. It knocks quietly after several years of operation, rarely flows, the electronics on it rarely fail.
The problems of adaptive control are much more expensive. And they happen more often. The price for easy parking and a very “sharp” steering wheel will be the high price of the rack itself, its servo failures and sensor failures. Most of the failures are eliminated purely by software, but sometimes diagnostics fail, so you have to change several nodes to eliminate the cause of the trouble. The latest updates of the control unit and quality service are highly recommended to service any, even the smallest, malfunctions of a machine with this type of steering.
Transmission
Oddly enough, but special troubles from this side can not be expected. More precisely, the costs are quite programmed. Guaranteed regular failure of the motor reducer connection front axle and box ZF 6HP. Resource cardan shafts great, but they require equally regular maintenance. Is that a surprise in the form of a refusal rear gear can knock the ground out from under the owner's feet, this usually happens on cars with weak diesel engines, especially after chip tuning, but it can also happen with supercharged gasoline sixes. The remaining versions have a reinforced gearbox, which is more in line with the potential of the motor.
The drives are rather weak, there are quite frequent complaints about the lack of lubrication in them and the problems arising from this - overheating and knocking, so before buying it is worth checking the condition of the hinges not only by the anther, but also visually, with its removal.
I already wrote about the six-speed ZF 6HP 26 / 6HP 28 in the review - it goes 100-150 thousand kilometers. But what happens next is not clear. If the oil was changed frequently, not “annealed”, the gas turbine linings were replaced in time, then it may take more, there are instances with a range of 250 thousand km in one hand and without signs of an imminent death. But more often a serious bulkhead, replacement of bushings, repair of mechatronics will be needed ...
If there are twitches during acceleration, and there are no errors in the transmission, then, most likely, at death, the gas turbine engine is blocked, but the box is clean. And if it twitches when switching, then, probably, the box will go to the “capital” right away. The reason is either wear or a missed oil level due to leaks in the sump, electrical harness seals or pump. In any case, the box will have wear on the bushings and dirt in the valve body, it will not last long even after topping up the oil. Increasing the cooling of an automatic transmission can extend its life, as well as frequent oil changes, once every 30-40 thousand kilometers. But this may not help the age box after the “first call”.
Newer eight-speed automatic transmissions look good so far, in any case, they are less common in repairs. But with runs already up to one hundred thousand kilometers, there are instances with complete wear of the friction clutches and a clogged mechatronics unit. And repair shops complain about the extremely lightweight design of the automatic transmission, which can be deformed during disassembly.
Motors
A common feature of all new families of BMW engines is the widespread use of plastic in critical components, high sensitivity to overheating and extremely intense thermal conditions. And also - complex control systems and a very high sensitivity to the quality of sensors and the operation of the electronic body kit of the motor.
Do not be surprised if you are regularly persuaded to replace the cap expansion tank, oil filter covers, temperature sensors and MAF, lambda and similar trifles. Sometimes it’s the resource’s fault, sometimes it’s reinsurance, but in any case, there will be a lot of trouble with automotive high-tech, especially if you don’t delve into the intricacies of maintenance, don’t wash the radiators and rely only on the warranty and the big name of the manufacturer.
I have already written about the motors of the old family N 62 and N 52 several times in reviews, and. The three-liter six of the N 52V30 series is quite a good motor against the general background, but the high thermostatting temperature, long service intervals and the insufficient quality of the “branded” oil contribute to coking of the oil, the occurrence of piston rings already in the second or third year of operation of the machine. By the age of five, an urban engine develops a persistent oil appetite, to eliminate which it will be necessary to sort it out or at least use decarbonization and pour only high-quality oil with a short replacement interval.
Pictured: M54B30 engine The cost of the timing chain on the BMW X5 E70
Price for original:
5 539 rubles
The owners are aware of the problem and often change their "native" oil at intervals of 7 thousand kilometers, which does not solve the problem dramatically, but reduces the chances of serious consequences. Many put colder thermostats and, which almost completely eliminates the chances of increased oil appetite. However, the design complexity of the motor is high, it has enough problematic nodes, from the throttleless Valvetronic intake and VANOS phase shifters to purely resource difficulties with oil pump circuits and sensitivity to oil viscosity. At break drive belts additional units often breaks the pipes of the cooling system, and the timing chains have a wide variation in resource, from 120 to 250 thousand kilometers.
The larger engine, 4.8, is also an old friend of the N62B48. One of the most successful options in its family, however, suffers from the same troubles as the N 52 engines, adjusted for the fact that there are eight cylinders here and the unit heats up more.
An additional feature is not the most successful timing design with a long damper instead of a roller in the center, which reduces the life of the chains to hundreds of thousands of kilometers and makes it very sensitive to operating temperature. The problems and their solutions are similar, many owners try to prevent “oil burn” by changing the oil more often, but simple measures usually do not help, complex treatment is needed with lowering the operating temperature and using other oils.
On restyling, engines with direct injection and turbocharging appeared. They added new ones to the old problems of the motors of the N 52 and N 62 series. First of all, this is the difficulty with injectors, which inevitably arises in all engines. There are many varieties of injectors, the old revisions were theoretically changed within the framework of revocable companies and under warranty, but far from all machines have done this. The injectors are leaking, failing, failing.
Pictured: N52B30 engine Consequences - to choose from: from water hammer when starting the car to uneven idle move, loss of traction and piston burnout. The revision of the nozzles must be checked upon purchase, otherwise these are inevitable extra costs, because the price of nozzles is from 25 thousand rubles plus work. It is especially difficult for the injectors on the V 8 engines with their amazing layout.
Motors of the N55B30 series for machines with the 35i index have one turbine and an intake system with Valvetronic, unlike the N 54, which were not installed on the E70. Additionally, this means that the motor has fewer childhood diseases, but it also lacks a special margin of safety for forcing.
Pictured: N55 engine A slightly lower operating temperature relative to N 52 slightly improves the situation with coking of the piston group at first, but here there is an electric pump in the cooling system, and simply replacing the thermostat to reduce the temperature is not enough, intervention in the motor control software is needed. In addition, sometimes the pump fails, and this happens more often than problems with conventional drive pumps.
The cost of the radiator on the BMW X5 E70
Price for original:
22 779 rubles
A relatively simple turbocharging system favorably distinguishes this engine from the N 54, and the turbine resource, with careful operation, is quite acceptable, for 100-150 thousand kilometers. But with chip tuning and in the event of a poor condition of the engine lubrication system, it drops sharply, many stubbornly change turbines every second MOT, after 30-45 thousand kilometers, without noticing the essence of the problem. Most of the cars with these engines are still under warranty, and little data on failures comes out, but based on the available information, we can say that it causes a lot of trouble, and maintenance should be comprehensive and thorough.
The larger V 8 series N63B44 and their "M-variant" S63B44 are also distinguished by a curious layout with the arrangement of turbines in the collapse of the cylinder block. It means fast warm-up catalysts and ease of access to turbines. And also - a huge number of problems associated with overheating of turbines, engine wiring, cylinder head covers, engine seals and gaskets, motor shield and everything connected with them.
Pictured: N63B44 engine Plastic parts literally crumble on machines aged two to three years from high temperature. This is especially unpleasant for parts of the cooling system and electrical wiring - the number of engine failures increases several times. Surprisingly, the more forced "M-motor" has fewer problems due to the lower operating temperature. He has at least valve stem seals after a year, they don’t start pouring oil into the cylinders, and therefore, the “oil burner” does not grow so rapidly, it does not die and the catalyst does not overheat.
But in general, you have to pay for high performance in the most literal sense of the word. Because of the hellish working conditions, the turbines themselves do not withstand, the control systems fail, the oil supply hoses coke, and the plastic of the intake manifolds does not withstand.
Yes, and the notorious direct injection nozzles are already eight, not six, and they work in harsher conditions, and the piezoceramics are sensitive to temperature. Problems are delivered by the timing with two thin “bicycle” chains in the drive, which break and jump easily and naturally when worn.
In short, without serious intervention in the design, such a motor does not live happily ever after. Here, even lowering the operating temperature helps weakly due to the layout features. The oil thermostat does not cope with the oil temperature at all, and at the same time, the plastic parts of the oil system and pipe seals do not withstand.
A joy for owners of the X5 E70 are diesel engines, because the pre-styling models had a very reliable M57 diesel engine, which is deservedly considered one of their best engines in recent years. Although on machines with two turbines, oil leaks from the turbine supply pipes are frequent, and the resource of timing chains above 160 thousand km is no longer guaranteed, although it can reach up to 250 thousand. A particulate filter can be a hassle, it sometimes does not regenerate due to errors, short runs and engine underheating, it is expensive and it is also not removed for a penny.
The bypass roller bolts, despite the recall on this site, still sometimes break off. Yes, and the rest are typically available, but they are not so common.
On the other hand, the motor has a stable resource of the piston group, does not suffer from oil burns, has no problems with Velvtronic and Vanos, and does not coke oil. It pulls well and even withstands serious chip tuning, although many projects should use EGT sensors - they clearly exceed a reasonable temperature in the combustion chamber, which leads to a decrease in engine life.
The power spread in various versions is from 235 to 286 hp. with. - the "magic" number of the Bavarians. Cars with two turbines, of course, are much more difficult to maintain, but the total cost of operation against the background of gasoline counterparts will be small, especially if you pour good diesel fuel and regularly change fuel filters.
The more “fresh” motors of the N 57 series on restyling are completely new, but also quite strong. And even the piezo injectors here are distinguished by a calm character. The forcing margin is even higher. Due to the novelty, the motors do not cause much trouble, and, most likely, they will not differ much from the M 57 in operation.
What to choose?
Unlike the first X5 in the back of the E53, there are still enough “live” E70s, despite the more complex design of the electrics. If you buy a car after a caring owner who looked after it not according to the rules, but according to conscience, then there are good chances that the options with N 52, N 55, M 62 engines and diesel engines will be in full running condition.
As for other electrical and suspension chores, they are almost mandatory. Count on cheap operation a car of this class does not make sense, it regularly requires good service with a dealer scanner and skilled technicians, but so far the costs are well below the residual value of the machines.
Pictured: BMW X5 3.0d (E70) "2007–10 The only thing not recommended is the purchase of cars with N 63 series engines, unless you need the dynamics of a sports car, because there really is too much trouble with them. In any case, you should forget about the maintenance regulations from the manufacturer if you don’t want to spend a lot of time in services. Engine oil change - every 7-10 thousand kilometers, high-quality synthetics, and not low-viscosity hydrocracking. Changing the oil in the gearbox - every two or three MOT, and a very thorough inspection of the chassis.
Modifications BMW X5 E70
BMW X5 E70 30d
BMW X5 E70 40d
BMW X5 E70 35i
BMW X5 E70 30d 231 hp
BMW X5 E70 35d
BMW X5 E70 M50d
BMW X5 E70 30i
BMW X5 E70 50i
BMW X5 E70 48i
Odnoklassniki BMW X5 E70 for the price
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Reviews from BMW X5 E70 owners
BMW X5 E70, 2010
Briefly talk about the impressions of owning this car. Engine 3.5 l, 306 hp Gasoline consumption: 10-11 liters - track; 15-16.5 liters - urban cycle. So far I have an average consumption of 14.5 liters over 3 weeks Ride comfort: I like the general feeling, the seats are very comfortable The stove, the heated seats and windows are very effective, much better than in the VW Passat. Noise isolation - The BMW X5 E70 makes you proud of the sound of the engine, developed by BMW sound engineers. But this is when you press the gas pedal. When cruising without acceleration, almost nothing is heard. Other road users and other noises are not heard. In the trunk and in the side pockets, everything is in motion during heavy braking - you hear all the movements. Suspension - hard and loud. You can feel and hear all significant obstacles. The overall driving experience of the BMW X5 E70 is good, but not ideal, as in the Audi A8. The morale is excellent, after all, “size matters”, despite the fact that for me the main things in life are intangible moments. The car is warm and comfortable. In terms of agility - the BMW X5 E70 picks up speed well, in traffic jams it easily jumps from row to row safely for others - it jumps very quickly. Advantages of a powerful motor. Mirrors give a very large visibility, I drive on them without looking back. Suspension sports, does not dampen bumps - only softens. In general, this car is brutal to drive and use, this is not an executive sedan for you.
Advantages : design. Comfortable seats. Noise isolation. Respect on the road
disadvantages : rigid suspension.
Dmitry, Moscow
BMW X5 E70, 2011
The choice initially fell only on diesel. Since the E38 740 is in the garage and her appetite is not at all pleasing. I was very surprised by the dynamics of the BMW X5 E70, I heard a lot about it before buying it, but I didn’t think that a diesel engine could drive like that, my respect to the Germans. The suspension, of course, is harsh, but pleasant, although what else can it be on a jeep. I am very pleased with how it holds the road - no buildup and roll in corners, in general, it goes like on rails. In the cabin of the BMW X5 E70, everything is according to the "BMW" canons, it is very comfortable and pleasing to the eye. The only thing that scared me at first was the parking sensors. When approaching something, it beeps wildly, but it can be turned off if desired. In general, I wanted to take 3.0 sd, but they were not yet on sale, but I don’t regret it at all, you can “anneal” on this one. The car has not yet driven even 1000 km (run-in 2000), so the engine did not turn much. Finally, I would like to say about the Russian diesel fuel - it is quite normal. Annoying people who have never driven a diesel engine, but who stubbornly prove that diesel fuel in Russia is useless, are just stupid. The future of the automotive industry is diesel, I'm sure of it.
Advantages : everything suits - dynamics, comfort, appearance.
disadvantages : not found.
Pavel, Moscow
BMW X5 E70, 2012
Passed the run-in, I want to tell my impressions. About the dynamics - the BMW X5 E70 rides very well. Realistically, you don't need more. Although who cares. But the promotion of the engine up to 3000 rpm already makes it possible to observe in the rear-view mirror the sadly lagging behind. BUT sports mode boxes - generally a "song". The car, in a good way, "becomes ugly before our eyes" in a split second. Any overtaking, any checkers, any maneuvers - all on the shoulder. Manageability is beyond praise. There is absolutely no impression that you drive a car weighing 2 tons. No rolls for you, no dives, no swings - I like it very much. Indeed, apparently it is not for nothing that they say about BMW that this is a driver's car. And there is. About comfort: at first, the BMW X5 E70 was harsh for me. Even too much. I took off the Run Flat tires - it got better. After running in - no complaints at all. Softened, right? But in general, the sound insulation is at its best, the engine rumbles pleasantly during acceleration, the wheels do not hiss. The reliability of the BMW X5 E70 has not yet been discussed. There seemed to be some noises with a "cold" suspension, I went to the dealer - they did not find anything. Tightened everything, it seems to have disappeared. This Saturday for the first time on this car went to the "dalnyak". To Tver there and back. I don’t know who spoke about the lack of track dynamics in this engine - I have never found this. Everything is fine. Rides - "be healthy" at any speed. Maybe after 150 km / h and that something negative happens there, which I strongly doubt, but at permissible speeds “until the rights are revoked”, it storms any overtaking at medium speeds. Yes, I don’t argue, there are better, but, frankly, I can’t put my mind to much more. For example, a friend bought from me, almost after me, the same one, only with a 4.0 d engine. I rolled. To "weaving" the real difference is 0.5 seconds. Up to 120 also, up to 140 again 0.5 seconds. The cost is 500 thousand more expensive. The tax is almost three times more, eats two or three liters more too. The diesel philosophy is lost. Still, they take diesel for any savings. But this is my purely personal opinion. Good luck on the roads!
Advantages : manageability. Dynamics. Functionality. Technology. Design.
disadvantages : thresholds - you get very dirty. Rustic dashboard design compared to classmates.
Evgeny, Moscow
BMW X5 E70, 2007
The car was purchased in January 2014 and operated by me until May 2016. During this time, I drove about 80 thousand km on the BMW X5 E70. Bought for 100 thousand km sold for 180 thousand km. First of all, I want to say that this is a strong, powerful and beautiful car. Excellent handling, especially on the track, together with the dynamics gives significant advantages when making maneuvers. Often I had to travel long distances, where I felt all these advantages. The salon is quite spacious and functional, high-quality finishing materials. Probably the only minus of the cabin is a creaky interior, but after some time you don’t notice it. This personal opinion is now a bit about facts and figures. Of course, like any other car of this class, the BMW X5 requires attention and corresponding costs. For the period of car ownership, 2.5 years, serious problems it was not with him, and it was especially encouraging that there were no unexpected breakdowns, with the exception of the wipers (the relay in the fuse box went off). The pump flew, but it persistently buzzed for 5 months, and I knew about this problem, but my hands did not reach. I also changed the lower transverse levers: work 3825, spare parts for 5500 per lever (not like the original). These are 2015 prices. There are no other checks. But just before the sale, I changed the ball joints - they were original in 2000. In addition to consumables (oils, filters, brake discs, pads), nothing else was done in the BMW X5 E70, for all the time one taillight in the tailgate burned out, it is diode, so it changes entirely. Now about the expense. For me, this really turned out to be a problem and one of the reasons for selling this car. Since I had it intended for the transportation of children by my wife, no one drove it much, except sometimes when I drove along the highway. So, in the city in winter with a roof rack - 27 liters per 100 km, in summer less, but not significantly 25 liters. On the highway, the consumption ranged from 14 to 20 liters. Moreover, 14 is the very minimum at a speed of 120 - 140 km / h, and 20 is when from 160 to 180 km / h and above. The tax in the amount of 53 thousand was also not very pleasing. Oil topped up about 1 liter from replacement to replacement. In general, I am very pleased with the car, and if it were not for the expense and tax, I think I would still use it.
Advantages : dynamics. Control. Appearance. The quality of the paintwork and other body parts.
disadvantages : fuel consumption. Transport tax. Creaky salon.
Alexander, Moscow
BMW X5 E70, 2012
AT bmw configuration X5 E70: full power accessories, all-round cameras, active steering, large monitor, navigation, climate, comfortable leather seats with a breaking back, thresholds, cruise, heated steering wheel, from the cabin with a satellite. Before being fully equipped, there is not enough sunroof and projection, the rest seems to be there. As for the engine in the 35i - 306 horses, that's what I wanted, because there are acquaintances who own X's with more powerful ones and, in their personal subjective opinion, the difference is small, as I later convinced myself. Diesel did not take fundamentally: rumbles. Left the cabin and was just wildly surprised landing. I sat down, however, on these seats not immediately, after two months (too many adjustments). The quality of the interior of the BMW X5 E70 is excellent, but ascetic. If you want expensive, rich - you in Mercedes. In BMW, everything is different: perfect ergonomics, nothing creaked anywhere in 4 years, except for rubbed skin on a jeans back. Now about the suspension - the song. Nothing broke for 120 thousand, I only changed the stabilizer bushings, and it’s my fault - I’m driving from the dacha, something is tapping on the right rear wheel. I think I'll drop by on the way to the service (neof.). Raised on a lift, the master says that the sleeve, but you need to change everything at once. Well, I did. When already done, left - all the same. Returned. The master climbed for fifteen minutes. And imagine my surprise when he turned a long wrench around the bumper and rear axle and a 10 cm piece of ice fell out from there. I still think how it got there or formed. He was the one who caused the noise. The engine is super reliable, but this is over 120 thousand km. I was at the official before the sale, they looked and did diagnostics, they said that these engines run up to 200-250 thousand without any questions. Interestingly, at the end of the warranty period (after 2 years) I started eating oil: somewhere around 300-500 gr . 10 thousand km (not critical, but still). The dynamics are very controversial: the fact is that on dry pavement you gently stroke the trigger and you feel very confident, or rather the emperor of the road, however, you have never competed with supercars. I never pressed it to the end, even when overtaking over 140 on the highway, it was enough for the eyes. But in the winter, I felt "slippery". The fact is that the car weighs 2.5 tons, but the engine for 300 horses shoots it very evil. It feels like a constant skid or demolition, scary. More than 140 on a snowy track has never been accelerated.
Advantages : The car is extremely reliable. Engine 306 hp more than enough. Ergonomics for an amateur. Feeling on the road and in the stream - envy.
disadvantages : multi-wide tyres. Spare parts prices.
Grigory, St. Petersburg
BMW X5 E70, 2011
Impressions from driving the BMW X5 E70 were initially mixed. Running in new cars is still hard labor. 2 thousand kilometers torturing yourself with a limitation in speed and speed, this is certainly not for the faint of heart. And after this period, in my experience, cars really run in to 8-10 thousand km. There was about the same situation. Somewhere around 10,000 the car started to run at full speed and then I started to enjoy it. What can I say, the car really holds turns very well, picks up speed very well, and is extremely stable at high speed. The wide tires with 315 tires at the rear provide very good cornering, up to even sliding on all 4 wheels. There was no guarantee. Somewhere around 20 thousand, the lower turbine broke. Changed without question. The second warranty case was very tricky. Headlight washers got out and did not want to climb back. It looked very strange - they changed both for something, although only one failed. In general, I had no more questions with the operation of the car. He did all maintenance according to the regulations, changed the oil in the box for 70 thousand. After the end of the warranty, I left the dealer and began to serve in the service, where I was sure that the oil had been changed for sure, and they would not pretend. And I don't even know what else to add. The car is now 4 years and 3 months old (bought in April 2011). It now has 84 thousand, and during all this time there was absolutely nothing but what was described above. Of all the cars that I personally had, the BMW X5 E70 turned out to be the most reliable. Even my hands itched to do something with it, because I like the car to be serviced. But apart from all the consumables, such an opportunity was not presented. Of the minuses, I can note the stiffness of the suspension. Yes, fantastic handling has its drawbacks. In general, you get used to the rigidity, but changing to another class, you suddenly feel more comfortable and less controllable.
Advantages : reliability. Controllability. Low consumption. Good dynamics.
disadvantages : suspension stiffness.
George, Moscow
BMW X5 E70, 2010
Pros: excellent handling. The BMW X5 E70 enters corners like it's on rails. Steering wheel of the desired weight. The XDrive system works great. But at sharp turn(90 degrees) at a speed of 60 km per hour it blows away on wet pavement. It doesn’t blow away on dry land, but there you simply can’t turn it into the right lane, the speed is high. The dynamics are excellent, it really accelerates to a hundred faster than in 7 seconds, even without a “sneaker on the floor”. Charisma. Indeed, the image has a positive effect. In business negotiations, when meeting women. Comfort. Absolute. ideal, the most best seats. Excellent ergonomics. Audio system. I understand that she is good, but I'm not an expert. I like the way she sounds. But friends admire the sound. Beautiful appearance. The coolest. Especially when the car is clean. Excellent interior. So unpretentious, but with chic and dignity. True purebred premium. Excellent materials. Convenient menu on-board computer, excellent screen. Convenient system of video review and parking. Excellent navigation system. Very efficient brake system. Excellent climate control for 4 zones. Reaches targets very quickly. Excellent heated seats. Strong suspension.
Cons: no heating front glass, blowing only. Crickets in winter. Rattle on bumps. The noise of the engine in the car. I have to "enjoy" the purebred sound of the BMW X5 E70 with every acceleration. BMW engineers have specially developed this sound. In the coffin I saw all this, I want it to be silent, like the Audi A8. But this is only when accelerating, in cruising mode everything is pretty quiet. Noise isolation. The engine is heard, the rustle of tires on the asphalt is heard, the rattle is heard on the bumps. No other ambient noise is heard. However, friends who also have good cars believe that she has good sound insulation. Side view of dead zones. Poor visibility, but the BMW X6 can't see anything at all automatic box gears. Feels like a torque converter. The VW Passat had absolute smoothness without jolts. Transfer case. This is a consumable item. If you kill her by slipping, as the previous owner did, then she dies at 90 thousand km. If you drive like a human being, then she dies at 150 thousand km. But it inevitably dies. Water cooling pump. Rides no more than 100 thousand km. Rubbers and pads. Unreliable, unlike Land Cruisers. Up to 120 thousand km, everything needs to be changed in a circle. Cables for the hood and doors. They tend to wear out and rot every 2-3 years.
Advantages : in a review.
disadvantages : in a review.
Oleg, Moscow
Sales market: Russia.
The BMW X5 E70 is the second generation of the X5 luxury crossover, which replaced the E53 in November 2006. The E70 is equipped with a wide range of high-tech innovations, including the BMW iDrive system (standard), as well as, for the first time in BMW history, a third row of seats (optional), increasing the capacity to 7 people. The state-of-the-art safety system includes a unique rear section design that ensures the safety of third row passengers in the event of a rear impact. The sporty version of the X5 M, outstanding in its characteristics, went on sale in autumn 2009. Standing apart in its lineup, this car has the same powertrain as the X6 M, a V8 turbo engine with a maximum output of 555 hp. and a torque of 680 Nm. In addition, the car is equipped with the M Dynamic Performance Control system for the best handling. In addition, it is worth noting that the BMW X5 is not just a luxurious and richly equipped car, but also practical. The volume of the luggage compartment in the model with two rows of seats is an impressive 620 liters. With the rear row folded down, a total of 1,750 liters of space is released.
Even with the advent of the first generation in 1999, the luxury belonging of the X5 was confirmed by a high level of equipment, which became even higher with the advent of the second generation of the model, and in terms of quality and cost of finishing it rose to the level of the BMW 7 Series. The initial equipment includes the following functions: electric windows and side mirrors, heated side mirrors and washer nozzles, adjustable column, start from the button, multifunction steering wheel, fabric upholstery, climate control, color multifunction display, CD player, standard set of parking sensors in front and behind. In more expensive trim levels, bi-xenon headlights, light and rain sensors, steering wheel heating, rear seat heating, leather interior, panoramic roof, CD or DVD changer, passenger entertainment system, Bluetooth communication system, etc. are available. The problem of placing small items has also been successfully solved - all kinds of pockets, shelves, drawers, cup holders are ideally dispersed throughout the cabin. In 2011, cosmetic restyling of the X5 was carried out. The front bumper and air intakes were modified.
The X5 is characterized by a wide range of engines. For models before restyling in 2011, the Russian buyer was offered two options for gasoline power units (modifications 30i, 272 hp and 48i, 355 hp) and two diesel ones (30d, 231 hp and 35d, 286 hp .). After restyling, atmospheric gasoline engines were replaced with turbocharged ones (35i and 50i), with a capacity of 306 and 407 hp. respectively. In addition, the power of the base diesel modification was raised to 245 hp, and instead of the 30d version, two new ones were added - 40d (306 hp) and M50d (381 hp). The latter has outstanding dynamics - acceleration to 100 km / h in 5.4 seconds. This, of course, is less than that of the X5 50i, but only by 0.1 seconds, which, of course, cannot but impress. Yes, and the torque of this modification of a three-liter turbodiesel with direct injection commands respect - 740 Nm in a wide speed range (2000-3000 rpm).
Speaking about the BMW X5, in fact, as about the entire X line, one cannot fail to mention the xDrive all-wheel drive system. During normal movement, the torque is divided along the axes in a ratio of 40:60, but depending on the road conditions, the torque is redistributed by a multi-plate clutch between the axles in the range from 0 to 100%. With the advent of the new generation X5, the system has undergone a number of changes, in line with the increasing importance of electronics, where interfacing with the dynamic stability control system is standard. The suspension can be equipped with optional Dynamic Drive (adjustable stabilizer stiffness) and Active Steering (active steering) systems, as well as rear pneumatic elements and adjustable damper stiffness.
In terms of safety, the BMW X5 is one of those cars that can be considered a benchmark, as evidenced by numerous safety ratings. The equipment includes 6 airbags, including front, side and deployable curtain protection, ISOFIX mounts, belts with pretensioners. In addition, standard equipment includes anti-lock braking system (ABS), brake force distribution (EBD), brake assist system (BAS), hill descent assistance (DAC), tire pressure monitoring system. Options include lane keeping assist, adaptive headlights and high beam assist.
You should not expect outstanding off-road performance from the X5, after all, this crossover is not designed for extreme sports, but for fast and comfortable driving. Perfectly tuned suspension and handling, powerful engines, luxury equipment - these are its main trump cards. With the departure of the second generation of the BMW X5 to the used car segment, these cars are becoming more affordable, while maintaining a sufficient degree of gloss to meet the optimal criteria between price and quality. A wide motor range makes the choice even more interesting.
Read completelyThe second-generation BMW X5 crossover in the back of the E70 has been produced since 2006. The car replaced the model of the first generation E53, and four years after the start of production, it was time for a planned restyling. The updated car debuted at the 2010 New York Auto Show.
Externally, the restyled BMW X5 E70 differs little from the pre-reform car: slightly modified bumpers, new taillights, retouched front optics, a different design rims- here are all the main changes of the novelty.
Options and prices BMW X5 2013 (E70)
| Equipment | Price | Engine | Box | Drive unit |
| xDrive35i | 2 919 000 | gasoline 3.0 (306 hp) | automatic (8) | full |
| xDrive30d | 3 028 000 | diesel 3.0 (245 hp) | automatic (8) | full |
| xDrive35i Luxury | 3 309 000 | gasoline 3.0 (306 hp) | automatic (8) | full |
| xDrive40d | 3 332 000 | diesel 3.0 (306 hp) | automatic (8) | full |
| xDrive30d Luxury | 3 417 000 | diesel 3.0 (245 hp) | automatic (8) | full |
| xDrive40d M Sports Edition | 3 690 000 | diesel 3.0 (306 hp) | automatic (8) | full |
| xDrive50i | 3 718 000 | gasoline 4.4 (407 hp) | automatic (8) | full |
| xDrive50i M Sports Edition | 3 930 000 | gasoline 4.4 (407 hp) | automatic (8) | full |
| M50d | 4 200 000 | diesel 3.0 (381 hp) | automatic (8) | full |
Inside the car, too, there were almost no changes. As options, it became possible to order a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, a panoramic glass roof, four-zone climate control, a DVD Entertainment system and a large 8.8-inch iDrive system display.
The main differences of the updated BMW X5 E70 lie under the hood. The inline 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine gave way to an in-line turbocharged "six" with the same volume (the engine was named N55), which produces 306 hp. and 400 Nm of torque. This allows the crossover to develop top speed at 235 km / h, and acceleration to hundreds was reduced to 6.8 seconds.
The X5 xDrive50i version boasts a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 (instead of a 4.8-liter naturally aspirated V8) that develops 408 hp. and a maximum torque of 600 Nm. With such power unit BMW X5 2013 shoots from standstill to a hundred in 5.5 seconds, and top speed reaches 250 km/h.
Turbodiesels have remained the same, however, their output has increased slightly, but the efficiency of the entire engine line has increased markedly. It is worth noting that both gasoline engines now meet European Euro-5 standards.
The price of the new BMW X5 E70 2013 in Russia starts at 2,219,000 rubles for the initial version of the xDrive35i. And for a 407-horsepower crossover with an M-package, dealers are asking for 3,930,000 rubles. All cars are equipped exclusively with an 8-speed automatic and have all-wheel drive.
BMW X5 E70 restyling