2013 BMW X5 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
14 -19 City / 20 -26 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
265 -400
Seats
5 -7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Summer O
BMW X5 superior performance and luxury vehicle.
Performs well, very comfortable and roomy. BMW has excellent customer service. Very reliable with any known issues with car and gives alerts when vehicle must be serviced.
accountCircle Jessica K
All nice everything, very fancy but still sporty.
Love it drives so smooth super fancy lots of room big trunk high tech lots of nice qualities navigation system Bluetooth heated seat in front and back very big sunroof all leather beautiful interior all wheel drive twin turbocharged automatic windows and locks push to start and push bottom truck.
accountCircle Charles B
Truly a great driving experience.
I absolutely love my x5, I am right at 50, 000 miles and I have had no issues. BMW has covered all maintenance the only thing that I have had to do is put on a set a tires. The tires are the only complaint that I can say about this vehicle it is a mismatch to set meaning the front the back are different sizes so the tires cannot be rotated therefore only get around 25 to 30, 000 miles out of a set a tires, the price of these tires are exactly cheap by the time I bought the set a tires and the alignment was a little over $2000. That being said I cannot say enough good things about this vehicle the way that it holds the road maneuvers breaks it is a very well balanced vehicle it is really a true driving experience I give this vehicle five stars.
accountCircle Michelle M
It is expensive to maintain.
I love the engine and braking power. Wish it had more features like comfort access, and backup camera.
accountCircle Rebecca R
It's a safe vehicle with many features to alert you of unsafe conditions.
The BMW is gas efficient, comfortable, and stylish. I've had a lot of issues with cars mechanically in the past. Mechanical issues have been few and far between.
accountCircle banns T
Nene me whenever here here how she be.
Works perfectly. Only problem is the serpentine belt broke twice other than that great vehicle. Very smooth and luxury. Nice to own. Nice to drive around in. Very comfortable and pleasing. I would highly recommend for anyone who loves luxury vehicles.
accountCircle Laura O
It's very reliable and well worth the cost of the vehicle.
It's very comfortable to drive, good gas mileage and very reliable. No complaints!
accountCircle gigi h
It's an awesome care and I highly recommend everyone gets one or has a chance to drive one someday
I love how fast and big my suv is - it is sporty and has a lot of power, but is very cool to drive. I don't like that the lights stay on in the trunk - when we went to drive in, we couldn't sit with trunk door open

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Hannah B
Good quality car but bad quality problems.
Once our car crossed into having 100,000 miles problems started occurring left and right, issues that shouldn't be presenting themselves as the car does not have that many miles on it. For the quality that is supposedly associated with the car brand it has been disappointing to see the problems that are happening.
accountCircle Kali S
Great vehicle overall with some frustration.
I am constantly taking it in to the shop for big things. The emissions sensor always go out causing the car to think something is wrong. I like the space it has and it drives great. The features it has are awesome. Heated/ac seats, seat massager. It's great.
accountCircle Bernadette G
Love hate relationship with a beautiful SUV.
Looks great. Turbo boost has a lag which can make driving uncomfortable. Service is expensive and some maintenance issues. Navigation is complicated and takes a long time to enter destination details. Seats are comfy, stylish interior. Great sound system.

BMW X5 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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xDrive35i
300 HP 19 MPG 5-7 Seats
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xDrive35i Premium
300 HP 19 MPG 5-7 Seats
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xDrive35d
265 HP 23-23 MPG 5-7 Seats
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xDrive35i Sport Activity
300 HP 19 MPG 5-7 Seats
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xDrive50i
400 HP 16 MPG 5-7 Seats
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2013 BMW X5 Owner Reviews

4.67
45 Reviews
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5 stars 76%
4 stars 18%
3 stars 4%
2 stars 2%
1 star 0%
accountCircle david P on May 8, 2021
Very good and I love it I don't have any highlight to shows.
Smart system.Very high performance and strong stability on the highways but I have some small problems in electronic system and in the car tires but on that it's a strong car and I love it personality have more comfortable in this car because it have a large space.
accountCircle Paul V on March 31, 2021
If you can afford it, it is great.
On one hand, it is great. It is a BMW - the ultimate driving machine. That said, it is expensive to fix. And it seems like every month some kind of light comes on with a warning sound, that is really just telling me that I need to keep spending money on the car. Also, if I put a case of beer on the passenger seat, an alarm goes off for me to buckle the seat belt. Pretty annoying.
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Ranks #4 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2013 BMW X5 has an average owner rating of 4.67 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 17 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Ranks #3 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2013 BMW X5 has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #3 of 18 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Is The 2013 BMW X5 A Good Car?

Yes as long as you do the correct maintenance. Refill the def fluid or perform a egr delete. Other than that the x5 runs beautifully and gets great gas mileage for being a SUV.
Shane H.
Yes, it is a sturdy car. It performs at maximum efficiency. I love driving this car the downsides that it is not good on gas mileage. May consider and electric version in the future
Victoria W.

How Reliable Is The 2013 BMW X5?

Emission requirements reduce the longevity of the motor. There are some work around a but they are frowned upon in most states.
Shane H.
My 2013 BMW X5 is a reliable vehicle it does not currently have any problems. I try to have regular maintenance so that I can continue to enjoy they vehicle
Gail C.

Is The 2013 BMW X5 A Good Value?

$10,000-$25000. Depends on options miles color and location. I believe it is a great value of car for what you get out of it.
Shane H.
2013 BMW X5 cost originally $65,000. I believe it was a good price for the value of the vehicle, I think with luxury vehicle you expect more and I feel I get everything that I expected out of this... Read More
Kim S.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the 2013 BMW X5 transmission problems?

Answer: The 2013 BMW X5 transmission problems are shudders or doesn't shift properly. The transmission is one of the most important parts of the vehicle. You will come into problems at some point. You may experience...

2013 BMW X5: What is the towing capacity including torque, payload, and tongue weight?

Answer: The 2013 BMW X5 has a towing capacity of 6,000 lbs, which is the amount of weight that can be pulled behind it like on a trailer or maybe an RV if it is light enough. The vehicle has a torque of 300 to 480...

2013 BMW X5: What is the tire size and pressure, and wheel size?

Answer: There is a fair bit of consistency between the trim levels for the 2013 BMW X5, so lets cover the tire size, PSiAnd wheel size for the base, which can be extrapolated for them. For the wheel size, You can put...

2013 BMW X5: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2013 BMW X5 has either a 3.0 L 6-cylinder, 3.0 L 6-cylinder diesel or A4.4 L V8 engine that should be takeng 0W-30 oil in all temperatures. The capacity for the vehicle iS6.9 quarts with a filter for the...
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Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety