Model Variant:
xDrive30si, xDrive35d, xDrive48i, X5 M
Production Years Covered:
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Target Audience:
Luxury SUV buyers, families, technicians and DIY owners servicing premium mid-size sport utility vehicles
Segment:
Mid-size luxury SUV
Advantage:
Car-like handling, available xDrive all-wheel drive, powerful inline-six and V8 engines, premium cabin materials
Key Rivals:
Mercedes-Benz ML-Class, Lexus RX, Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne
xDrive AWD:
Standard intelligent all-wheel-drive system with variable torque distribution
Engines:
N52 inline-six, N57/M57 turbodiesel, N62 V8, S63 twin-turbo V8 (X5 M)
Suspension:
Available Adaptive Drive with active roll stabilization
Coverage Areas:
Engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, electrical, body, HVAC, steering, drivetrain
Manual Type:
Workshop service manual for repair
Delivery Method:
Instant digital download
Binding:
Digital (no physical binding)
Engine:
Complete mechanical service, timing, valvetrain, cooling and lubrication systems
Transmission:
Automatic transmission service, adaptation resets and clutch/travel components
Transfer Case and Driveline:
xDrive transfer case, differentials, driveshafts and CV joints
Suspension and Steering:
Front/rear suspension, power steering, wheel alignment specifications
Brakes:
Disc replacement, electronic parking brake, ABS/DSC troubleshooting
Electrical System:
Wiring, battery registration, fuse and relay data, module diagnostics
Body and Interior:
Panels, trim, seats, windows, mirrors, locks
HVAC:
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning service
Restraints:
Airbag and seatbelt system diagnosis
Fuel and Exhaust:
Fuel delivery, injection and exhaust/emissions systems
Diagnostics:
Fault code identification, test plans and troubleshooting charts
Repair Procedures:
Step-by-step removal, installation and overhaul instructions
Maintenance:
Service interval operations, fluid capacities, torques and adjustment data
Special Tools:
Required special tool listings for factory-level procedures
Torque Specifications:
Fastener torque values throughout all systems
Wiring Diagrams:
Schematic diagrams for electrical troubleshooting
Technical Depth and Parts
Technical Depth:
Factory workshop level, written for professional technicians and experienced DIY owners
Parts Information:
Part identification, specifications and exploded-view references where applicable
Page Count:
N/A - large multi-thousand-page factory document set, exact total not specified
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Primary Engine:
3.0L N52B30 naturally aspirated inline-six (3.0si / xDrive30i)
Other Options:
4.8L N62B48 V8 (4.8i / xDrive48i), 3.0L turbodiesel (35d), 4.4L S63 twin-turbo V8 (X5 M)
Horsepower:
Approx. 260 hp @ 6,600 rpm
Torque:
Approx. 225 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
0-60 mph:
Approx. 8.1 seconds
Fuel Type:
Premium unleaded gasoline (gasoline engines); diesel for 35d
Fuel Delivery:
Electronic fuel injection; high-pressure common-rail for diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Approx. 22.5 gallons (85 L)
Standard Transmission:
6-speed automatic transmission (6L45 / GA6L45R)
Optional Transmission:
Later models equipped with 8-speed automatic (2010+, ZF 8HP)
Drive Configuration:
xDrive all-wheel drive standard
Shift Modes:
Automatic and Sport/manual (Steptronic) shifting
Service:
Lifetime-fill automatic fluid with service procedures and adaptation reset covered in manual
Wheelbase:
115.5 in (2,933 mm)
Length:
Approx. 184.3 in (4,680 mm)
Width:
Approx. 76.0 in (1,930 mm)
Height:
Approx. 69.9 in (1,775 mm)
Curb Weight:
Approx. 4,700-5,300 lb depending on engine and equipment
Crash Test Information:
Rated favorably by IIHS and NHTSA for the era; specific published scores available from agency archives
Dynamic Stability Control:
Standard DSC with traction control
Brake Systems:
ABS, brake assist, electronic parking brake
Airbags:
Front, side and head protection airbags
Restraints:
Three-point seatbelts with pretensioners, ISOFIX child seat anchors
Oil Service:
Condition-based service (CBS); typical interval approx. 10,000-15,000 miles / 12 months
Spark Plugs:
Replace approx. every 100,000 miles on N52 engine
Brake Fluid:
Replace every 2 years
Engine Oil:
BMW LL-01 full synthetic 5W-30 (gasoline); LL-04 for diesel
Coolant:
BMW-approved HOAT coolant
ATF:
ZF lifetime ATF for automatic transmission; change procedures in manual
Known Issues / Common Wear Items
Common Wear:
Control arm bushings, oil filter housing and valve cover gasket leaks on N52
Known Issues:
N52 valve cover/oil filter housing gaskets, transfer case actuator wear, VCC differential bushing
Battery:
Battery registration required after replacement on CBS-equipped vehicles
Manufacturer:
BMW AG (Bayerische Motoren Werke), Munich, Germany
Model Evolution:
E70 is the second-generation X5, replacing the E53 (2000-2006). Introduced for 2007 with xDrive AWD, updated N-series engines and available third-row seating. Facelift in 2010 brought revised engines and 8-speed automatic.
Production Location:
Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
