2024 BMW X5 40d
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This is a bit of a continuation of my 2022 GLE400d thread...
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
We swapped the GLE for a 4 month old X5 40d with 2200 miles on the clock when we got it. At first neither of us actually liked the X5 to look at or sit in to be honest, and we much preferred the Merc at first.
But now we have really warned to the X5 though, and it is definitely the better car to drive out of the 2 of them for us now. The way it rides is night and day better than the Merc in fairness.
The X5 is a nice spec with air suspension/7 seats/massage/cooled seats/HUD/HK/soft close doors/rear heated seats etc. Plus I really like the augmented nav in it as well.
The car is playing up a bit in exactly the same way as the Merc regarding the cameras though. The front collision warning light came on after a week of having it, so it went back to the dealer to be fixed, but the warning light came back on again after 4 days though. So it is booked in again for that now.
Some pics from collecting it etc, and I'll keep the thread updated with my thoughts going forward on it as well.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
We swapped the GLE for a 4 month old X5 40d with 2200 miles on the clock when we got it. At first neither of us actually liked the X5 to look at or sit in to be honest, and we much preferred the Merc at first.
But now we have really warned to the X5 though, and it is definitely the better car to drive out of the 2 of them for us now. The way it rides is night and day better than the Merc in fairness.
The X5 is a nice spec with air suspension/7 seats/massage/cooled seats/HUD/HK/soft close doors/rear heated seats etc. Plus I really like the augmented nav in it as well.
The car is playing up a bit in exactly the same way as the Merc regarding the cameras though. The front collision warning light came on after a week of having it, so it went back to the dealer to be fixed, but the warning light came back on again after 4 days though. So it is booked in again for that now.
Some pics from collecting it etc, and I'll keep the thread updated with my thoughts going forward on it as well.
Edited by cerb4.5lee on Monday 7th April 22:21
RicksAlfas said:
Let's see how long the tyres last on this one!
I was a bit gutted that this was on Continentals to be honest, because I've never been a fan of them really. However I am obviously really hoping that this fares better in the tyre wear department in comparison to the Merc though as you say!
I have priced the tyres up already on this, and they are far cheaper than the Merc's because they aren't quite as wide front or rear(plus a more conventional width really so more available on other cars). So that is a nice bonus I think, plus surely this won't get through 7 sets of rears either(hopefully!).
Its Just Adz said:
Very nice, I like these a lot.
They seem to have escaped some of the iffy styling that BMW has been throwing around.
Cheers. They seem to have escaped some of the iffy styling that BMW has been throwing around.
I can't believe that it is 15 years now since I had my first X5(the 2004 E53 X5 4.8iS back in 2010). I absolutely loved the 4.8iS for sure, but the 12mpg that it offered me on my commute at the time...not so much though!
I remember thinking how nice the 4.8iS rode on it's air suspension back then too, and 20" wheels seemed quite big back then(versus the 22" on this) I thought. However both cars do have a lovely ride though for sure I reckon, and BMW have judged the ride and body control in this very well for me(especially in comparison to the GLE, because that used to bob up and down and from side to side a lot on it's air suspension for example). The X5 just doesn't do that, and it rides the road/pot holes incredibly well I think.
The 40d is also better on fuel than the 400d was as well, but I think the mild hybrid bit helps with that though in the 40d in fairness.
Thanks Mr Tidy.
They are normal tyres on the 22" wheels as you say. There isn't a great deal of rim protection on the Continentals in comparison to the Michelins and Pirellis that were on the Merc to be fair either.
It does at least have all the cameras on it though, so they help you judge things quite well, and both myself and my missus always try to stay off the kerbs anyway generally(touchwood!).
They are normal tyres on the 22" wheels as you say. There isn't a great deal of rim protection on the Continentals in comparison to the Michelins and Pirellis that were on the Merc to be fair either.
It does at least have all the cameras on it though, so they help you judge things quite well, and both myself and my missus always try to stay off the kerbs anyway generally(touchwood!).
matt21 said:
Glad you’re warming to it, I’m looking at buying one soon, so your ownership experience is valuable. A few questions if I may:
Can you turn off all the annoying lane control and speed limit functions as a one off, or do you need to repeat every trip?
How are you getting on with the infotainment being fully touch screen? I hate the idea but accept it’s the way of the world now!
Does it have comfort opening on the rear doors?
See you have a towbar, do you lose the kick to open boot function with this?
What MPG are you getting and what did the Merc get?
Thanks, and sorry for all the questions!
Thanks and we've definitely warmed to it now for sure. Can you turn off all the annoying lane control and speed limit functions as a one off, or do you need to repeat every trip?
How are you getting on with the infotainment being fully touch screen? I hate the idea but accept it’s the way of the world now!
Does it have comfort opening on the rear doors?
See you have a towbar, do you lose the kick to open boot function with this?
What MPG are you getting and what did the Merc get?
Thanks, and sorry for all the questions!
The lane control is always on everytime you start the car, but it is easy to turn off though, but it very subtle and you barely notice it, whereas it was harsh in comparison in the Merc.
Weirdly it doesn't have the annoying speed limit bong on it, but every other 24 plate Beemer/Merc that I've driven has though, and I've had to turn it off in those.
The full touchscreen functions niggled me at first, but it is amazing how quickly you get used to it though.
No comfort opening on the rear doors just the front, but you can programme it to lock and unlock as you approach and leave the car though if you wish.
You can still kick the boot open even with the towbar.
I'm currently getting 42mpg from my journeys in it, and my missus is currently getting 45mpg on her journeys. The Merc did about 39mpg overall in comparison for example.
I hope that gives you a rough idea of it, and I can definitely recommend them. I'm happy to share my experience with anything else too.
Thanks.
I've been fortunate to have driven both the X5 45e and 50e now, and I do love the idea of them, especially the lovely B58 engine for sure.
I really like that you can do all your local runs in them on battery only, and that definitely appeals to me, plus you still have the lovely B58 engine to fall back on too.
Enjoy yours.
I've been fortunate to have driven both the X5 45e and 50e now, and I do love the idea of them, especially the lovely B58 engine for sure.
I really like that you can do all your local runs in them on battery only, and that definitely appeals to me, plus you still have the lovely B58 engine to fall back on too.
Enjoy yours.
LightweightLouisDanvers said:
Lovely, and huge spec!
Fantastic mpg for something so big with such performance.
What does the 'iconic glowing kidney grill' look like illuminated?
Thank you! Fantastic mpg for something so big with such performance.
What does the 'iconic glowing kidney grill' look like illuminated?
The kidney grill is relatively subtle, and it lights up from the top and downwards behind the slats. It does look quite cool I personally think at night in fairness.
EdmondDantes said:
That’s some spec Lee, I really like this generation of X5! The interior looks lovely.
Cheers. I really appreciate the kind words from everyone thanks. Plus this type of car isn't really the usual PH thing really, so it is nice to see them getting some appreciation. Stupot123 said:
Top tip, any BMW's that do have the 2024 speed bong, a long press on button 2, set, and its disabled for that trip, saves any messing in the screen.
It does legally need to reset back to on the next time the car is started, and you need to rinse and repeat.
As has been mentioned, all the other lane tech etc isn't intrusive and doesnt need switched off.
I had a 2024 320i as a loan car recently, and I had to google how to turn the speed bong off in that. It mentioned holding the SET button as you've shown there cheers.
I keep saying to my missus that I can't believe that the X5 doesn't have the speed bong on it really(not that I'm complaining though!), with it being a legal requirement on new cars now I thought.
Yours looks absolutely gorgeous Stupot. 
Tanzanite is lovely, and your contrasting interior is ace too.
Agree with what you say regarding the options as well, and I liked Merc in that regard, because they just throw everything at the premium plus model to make it nice and easy in comparison to beemer for example.
The spec on yours is mental for sure!
Tanzanite is lovely, and your contrasting interior is ace too.
Agree with what you say regarding the options as well, and I liked Merc in that regard, because they just throw everything at the premium plus model to make it nice and easy in comparison to beemer for example.
The spec on yours is mental for sure!
Stupot123 said:
You haven't mentioned yet the joy to your elbows of heated door armrests and center console, lol!
I foolishly put shorts and a T-shirt on this morning thinking it would be warmer than it actually was, so the armrest and centre console were lovely to be honest. Plus it is also the first time I've ever had a heated steering wheel in a car too!
You were also spot on about the speed warning bong as well, and the car is a January 2024 build(so I presume that was before it became mandatory), but it wasn't registered until October 31st 2024 though.
matt21 said:
cerb4.5lee said:
Thanks and we've definitely warmed to it now for sure.
The lane control is always on everytime you start the car, but it is easy to turn off though, but it very subtle and you barely notice it, whereas it was harsh in comparison in the Merc.
Weirdly it doesn't have the annoying speed limit bong on it, but every other 24 plate Beemer/Merc that I've driven has though, and I've had to turn it off in those.
The full touchscreen functions niggled me at first, but it is amazing how quickly you get used to it though.
No comfort opening on the rear doors just the front, but you can programme it to lock and unlock as you approach and leave the car though if you wish.
You can still kick the boot open even with the towbar.
I'm currently getting 42mpg from my journeys in it, and my missus is currently getting 45mpg on her journeys. The Merc did about 39mpg overall in comparison for example.
I hope that gives you a rough idea of it, and I can definitely recommend them. I'm happy to share my experience with anything else too.
Thank you, very helpful!The lane control is always on everytime you start the car, but it is easy to turn off though, but it very subtle and you barely notice it, whereas it was harsh in comparison in the Merc.
Weirdly it doesn't have the annoying speed limit bong on it, but every other 24 plate Beemer/Merc that I've driven has though, and I've had to turn it off in those.
The full touchscreen functions niggled me at first, but it is amazing how quickly you get used to it though.
No comfort opening on the rear doors just the front, but you can programme it to lock and unlock as you approach and leave the car though if you wish.
You can still kick the boot open even with the towbar.
I'm currently getting 42mpg from my journeys in it, and my missus is currently getting 45mpg on her journeys. The Merc did about 39mpg overall in comparison for example.
I hope that gives you a rough idea of it, and I can definitely recommend them. I'm happy to share my experience with anything else too.
The rear doors not being on comfort opening is annoying. I have three cars with comfort opening, two are fronts only and my 520d is all doors which I find very useful. Shame BMW removed this feature on the LCI to save a few quid! Guess the auto unlock may overcome that though.
42mpg is very good for such a huge powerful car!
We had comfort opening on both front and rear doors on the GLC350d/GLE400d too, so I understand exactly where you're coming from with that in fairness.
I remember being really impressed with the performance/economy mix in the F13 640d that we had years back as well, and this has just carried on from that really, even though it is a much heavier car in comparison to the 640.
Thanks. We're both really happy with it now for sure, and I'm just hoping that BMW can get to the bottom of the front collision warning fault on it when it goes in on the 28th now.
My missus is racking up the miles in it as usual, so she has got to know the car pretty well now. I'm pleased that we made the switch back to beemer for definite, and they never tend to let you down in terms of the way they drive I think.
My missus is racking up the miles in it as usual, so she has got to know the car pretty well now. I'm pleased that we made the switch back to beemer for definite, and they never tend to let you down in terms of the way they drive I think.
The car has been in over the last 2 days to have the front collision warning light fault looked at again. It has had a new ADCAM control unit(£2k for the unit apparently) fitted under warranty. So I'm hoping that will sort it now.
I was given a 2 series active tourer(225e xDrive) as a loaner, and being completely honest, it really made me appreciate the beemers that we've already got for sure. It wasn't up to much to be fair, but they're not really my kind of car anyway though really. The hybrid battery was empty/flat as usual, so you were just left with the 3 cylinder engine screaming it's head off instead!
I was given a 2 series active tourer(225e xDrive) as a loaner, and being completely honest, it really made me appreciate the beemers that we've already got for sure. It wasn't up to much to be fair, but they're not really my kind of car anyway though really. The hybrid battery was empty/flat as usual, so you were just left with the 3 cylinder engine screaming it's head off instead!
macron said:
By now you were on about the 4th set of tyres in the Merc, how are these holding up?!
So true! They're all still on almost 6mm and the cars done 6k miles now(4k miles in our hands).
I put a set of Continentals on the rear of the Merc once, and they only lasted 6k miles on that, so basically I'd be changing the rears as we speak now in comparison. Mad really when you think about it for sure.
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