What we miss

The only thing we miss in this particular car is some of the juicy optional spec BMW offers ? like seven-seat versatility, a sunroof and a few of the comfort options we had on our previous 3-litre petrol version.

But that's being addressed soon ? watch this space, soon we'll have it all and then some.

Long-term logbook

BMW X5 3.0sd aka xDrive35d

  • Test commenced: May 2008
  • List Price New: R652 500
  • List Price Now: R687 000
  • Odo on Arrival 2750km
  • Odo Now: 19900km
  • We Like: Great performance, good dynamics, cool cabin, decent economy
  • We Don't: iDrive shortcomings, doesn?t like cramped parking bays
  • Summary: The best of all worlds
  • CiA Rating: 9 out of 10

  • Test Fuel Consumption: 12.9/100km
  • Fuel capacity 85 litres
  • Tank range 550km
  • CO2 Emissions: 233g/km
  • Real World CO2 Emissions: 360g/km