What Changed

The X5 wears freshened styling with updates to the front fascia and lower body trim. The X5 xDrive50i is now powered by a 400-bhp 4.4l V8 engine, wheras the x5 xDrive35i switches to an updated turbocharged six cylinder engine. An eight speed automatic transmission is now standard on both models.

Comparison to Prior Model

2011 BMW X5 2010 BMW X5
2011 BMW X5 2010 BMW X5
Price Range ($) $46,300 - $85,700 $47,500 - $85,400
Length (in) 191.2 191.1
Wheelbase (in) 115.5 115.5
Width (in) 76.1 76.1
Height (in) 69.9 69.9
Track (in) 64.7 64.7
Exterior Volume (cu. ft.) 500.4 500.1
Curb Weight (lbs.) 4960-5379 4916-5247.0
Legroom Total (in.) 76.6
  • 76.6 (First 2 rows)
  • 76.6
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 102.5
  • 102.5 (First 2 rows)
  • 102.5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 21.9
  • 61.8 (Behind row 2)
  • 21.9
Driven Wheels
  • AWD
  • AWD
Engines
  • 3.0l I6 T (300-bhp)
  • 3.0l I6 T D (265-bhp)
  • 4.4l V8 T (400-bhp)
  • 4.4l V8 T (555-bhp)
  • 3.0l I6 D (265-bhp)
  • 3.0l I6 (260-bhp)
  • 4.4l V8 T (547-bhp)
  • 4.8l V8 (350-bhp)
Transmissions A6, A8 A6
City MPG 12-19 12-19
Highway MPG 17-26 17-26
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