BMW · model year 2016
2016 BMW X5
Specifications and certified data for the 2016 model year. All BMW X5 model years →
2016 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | — | Hybrid | Automatic | 275 | 105 | — | Dossier |
| Diesel | — | Diesel | Manual | 250 | 140 | — | Dossier |
| Petrol | — | Petrol | Manual | 240 | 165 | — | Dossier |
| X5 M | 4,395 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 258 | 25.4 | Dossier |
| X5 M50d - mixed 19'' & 20'' tyres | 2,993 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 173 | 42.8 | Dossier |
| X5 sDrive25d - 18'' & 19'' tyres | 1,995 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 139 | 53.3 | Dossier |
| X5 sDrive25d - mixed 19'' & 20'' tyres | 1,995 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 141 | 52.3 | Dossier |
| X5 xDrive25d - 18'' & 19'' tyres | 1,995 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 146 | 50.4 | Dossier |
| X5 xDrive25d - mixed 19'' & 20'' tyres | 1,995 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 148 | 50.4 | Dossier |
| X5 xDrive30d - 18'' & 19'' tyres | 2,993 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 156 | 47.9 | Dossier |
| X5 xDrive30d - mixed 19'' & 20'' tyres | 2,993 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 158 | 47.1 | Dossier |
| X5 xDrive40d - 18'' & 19'' tyre | 2,993 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 157 | 47.1 | Dossier |
| X5 xDrive40d - mixed 19'' & 20'' tyres | 2,993 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 159 | 47.1 | Dossier |
| X5 xDrive40e - 18'' & 19'' tyres | 1,997 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 77 | 85.6 | Dossier |
| X5 xDrive50i - 18'' & 19'' tyres | 4,395 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 224 | 29.4 | Dossier |
| X5 xDrive50i - mixed 19'' & 20'' tyres | 4,395 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 226 | 29.1 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2016 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium and Electricity | 24 | 247 | 14 | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 427 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 435 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 25 | 401 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 4.4 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 515 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 4.4 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 549 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 BMW X5 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2016 BMW X5 SUV RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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24V608000 2024-08-13 · model years 2016, 2017, 2018
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…
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…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2016
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.