2016 BMW X5 xDrive35i
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- Photo: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive35i (US) front 3.9.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW X5 (F15) China (6) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Side View - 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35i (15043065012) by Michael Sheehan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40d M Sport Automatic 3.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 BMW X5 xDrive30d SE Automatic 3.0 Interior by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 BMW X5 xDrive35i is a 300-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 SUV with an 8-speed steptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $57,000 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 300 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 300 lb-ft of torque at 1200-5000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The X5 measures 193.2 inches long on a 115.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,735 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $57,000 ($77,188 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $57,995 ($78,535 *) |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Inline-6 TwinPower Turbo (N55B30M0) |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 300 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 300 lb-ft @ 1200-5000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | VALVETRONIC, Double-VANOS, 24-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.0 x 89.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Injection Type | BMW TwinPower Turbo, High Precision Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Steptronic automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.714 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.143 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.106 |
| 4th Gear | 1.667 |
| 5th Gear | 1.285 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.839 |
| 8th Gear | 0.667 |
| Reverse | 3.295 |
| Final Drive | 3.154 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 22.4 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double-wishbone front axle |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link rear axle |
| Turning Diameter | 41.7 ft |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 9.0J x 19" |
| Wheels Rear | 9.0J x 19" |
| Tires Front | 255/50R19 107H XL AS |
| Tires Rear | 255/50R19 107H XL AS |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 193.2 in |
| Width | 76.3 in |
| Height | 69.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.2 in |
| Approach Angle | 22.2° |
| Departure Angle | 20.4° |
| Cargo Volume | 35.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,735 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 60.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.3 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (18.8 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2016 BMW X5 SUV RWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW X5. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 13, 2024 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 24V608000
Nov 19, 2021 · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
Consequence: A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 21V907000
Jul 29, 2021 · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 21V586000
Oct 25, 2018 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
Consequence: The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 18V755000
Dec 21, 2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 X5 xDrive40e vehicles manufactured July 29, 2015, to September 9, 2015. The affected vehicles have a Digital Motor Electronic (DME) control unit that may have a loose electrical ground cable, possibly causing an under-voltage condition which would result in the transmission shifting to neutral.
Consequence: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the ground cable, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 16V919000
74 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 BMW X5
Owner Complaints
74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW X5 (3 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Engine | 14 |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
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 2016 BMW X5. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.