7 Seater Cars 2012 
BMW X5 - 4WD and Option for 7 Seats
The BMW X5 is a luxurious 4WD seven seat car. This big 4x4 drives exceptionally well and is extremely nimble considering it is such a large MPV. The third row seats have to be ordered as an extra.
The BMW X5 is currently available in 7 models; five diesel and two petrol. There are three sport editions, three SE editions and currently one 10 year edition. The BMW X5 is a 4x4 is available as both a 5 and a 7 Seater car. However you must specify that you require a 7 Seater Model when purchasing, as the standard models have only 5 seats.
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BMW X5 - Purchase Price
The BMW X5 costs between £41,000 and £79,000 depending on what model and extras you decide to purchase.
BMW X5 - Miles Per Gallon
The BMW x5 most economical model is the X5 xDrive 30d SE. This model does an average of 34.4 miles to the gallon, which shouldn't technically be called economical! However when you compare the x5 xDrive 48i M Sport version that only does a 23.3 miles to the gallon it is the more economical version.
BMW X5 - Running Costs
A full service for an BMW x5 can cost as little as £147.71 with £70.99 for an interim service. A full MOT and service is approximately £165.00. This is based on the 3 Litre Diesel model. However this figure has been taken from a national discount car service provider so the actual cost may vary locally.
Insurance group varies between 17 and 20. There are 20 insurance groups in total making the BMW x5 one of the most expensive cars to insure.
BMW X5 car tax bands are between K and M.
BMW - Car Emissions
The BMW has the highest emissions for a 7 seater car. The BMW x5 xDrive 48i SE model has Co2 emissions of 289g/km and the BMW xDrive 30d M Sport model has Co2 Emissions of 220 g/km.
BMW X5 - Colour
The BMW x5 is available in about 10 colours that range from alpine white to titanium silver metallic. They are all dark, black, blue or grey shades.
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BMW X5 - Performance
The BMW X5 xDrive48i SE model has a power output of 355 horsepower. This is the highest output currently available in the X5 range. The lowest output for the x5 range is the xDrive 30d SE model with only 235hp.
Conclusion
Despite the extra expense in insurance, car tax, initial purchase and ongoing running costs I would still love to own a BMW X5. This 4x4 has an air of masculinity which contributes to its mass attraction.
