When you think of the "BMW X5" what will usually come to mind for BMW enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The X5 has been one of the premier vehicles of the BMW line for over ten years. It is an important truck and the 2005 model is no exception. The BMW X5 falls into the sport utility for the family category.

2005 BMW X5 3.0i Specs

The X5 3.0i is equipped with a BMW 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The X5 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 2005 X5 is a Siemens MS 43 system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

Statistics

The X5 is 183.70 inches long, 73.70 inches wide, and 69.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.00 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the X5 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market.

The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $70,100, with a dealer invoice cost of $63,970. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

MPG Ratings

The 2005 X5 gets 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is below average for a sport utility truck.

In 2004 and 2005 the X5 3.0i was availble in the exterior colors of Black Sapphire Metallic, Imola Red, LeMans Blue Metallic, and Titanium Silver Metallic. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.

Parting Shots

The 2004 model began the promise of the BMW X5. The 2005 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers BMW hopes that the X5 3.0i will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 3.0i, 4-Door, BMW X5, Sport Utility, United States market

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