BMW X5 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2006–2010) — Second Generation
The second-generation BMW X5 is a five-door SUV that pairs a raised, family-friendly cabin with the driving manners of a large sedan. Here is what its engines, transmissions and equipment choices mean day to day.
Most of the range pairs a three-litre six-cylinder BMW X5 engine with an automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Examples include the 3.0si petrol, which likes to rev, and the 3.0d and twin-turbo 3.0sd diesels, which pull strongly from low revs and suit towing or long motorway runs.
A technical version can appear under several names. The 3.0sd 3.0 AT, for instance, is listed as xDrive 35 and xDrive 3.0d, reflecting different markets and model-year updates. Such BMW X5 trim levels share the mechanical package, while leather, navigation, adaptive suspension and seating often came as optional equipment.