2005 BMW X5 4.4i
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- Photo: 2002 BMW X5 Sport Automatic 4.4 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW X5 (E53, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 12. Juni 2011, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW X5 (E53) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 BMW X5 Sport Automatic 4.4 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW X5 3.0d Sport - Flickr - The Car Spy (8) by The Car Spy, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2005 BMW X5 4.4i is a 315-hp 4.4-liter V8 SUV with a 6-speed steptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It is rated at 16 mpg combined.
It makes 315 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 324 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).
The X5 measures 183.7 inches long on a 111.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP with Destination | $53,495 ($89,021 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | V8 VALVETRONIC (N62) |
| Displacement | 4.4 L |
| Horsepower | 315 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 324 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | VALVETRONIC, Double-VANOS, 32-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 92.0 x 82.7 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed Steptronic automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 16 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 24.6 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Struts, double-pivot lower arms, twin-tube gas-pressure shocks, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | 4-link Integral rear suspension |
| Turning Diameter | 39.7 ft |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in |
| Height | 67.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in |
| Cargo Volume | 23.8 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 39.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 BMW X5. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 6, 2007 · EQUIPMENT
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BMW BIKE CARRIERS, P/N 82110393954, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 2005 BMW X3 AND X5 VEHICLES. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACK.
Consequence: WHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH POINT HAS THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING A SEVERE INJURY TO THE USER'S FINGER OR HAND.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES TOLL-FREE AT 800-831-1117.
NHTSA campaign 07E069000
Nov 1, 2005 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING LOCK SYSTEM NOT TO ENGAGE, AFTER THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED IN THE PARK ("P") POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED, THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLLAWAY CONDITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GUIDE PLATE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-332-4269.
NHTSA campaign 05V504000
Aug 26, 2005 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ATTACHMENT OF THE BRAKE LINE SUPPORT BRACKET WITHIN THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WELL WAS NOT WELDED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. IT COULD LOOSEN AND OVER TIME THE BRAKE HOSE COULD RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL.
Consequence: THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE HOSE COULD BECOME DAMAGED TO THE POINT WHERE A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ATTACH THE BRAKE LINE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WELL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
NHTSA campaign 05V367000
103 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2005 BMW X5
Owner Complaints
103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 BMW X5 (5 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 9 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 26 |
| Electrical System | 19 |
| Service Brakes | 17 |
| Engine | 12 |
| Power Train | 11 |
| Seats | 8 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2005 BMW X5. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.