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2016 BMW X5

US · SUV · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2016 BMW X5 is listed in the US market as a suv. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
Varies by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged, 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; PHEV), 4.4L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Power
Not available
Torque
Not available
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
Fuel
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Seating
Not available
Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.
Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
PLUG_IN_HYBRID
Power Output
Not available
Peak Torque
Not available
Combined Economy
Not available
Drivetrain
Not available
Transmission
AUTOMATIC
Capacity
Not available
Exterior Dimensions
Not available
Market: US·Switch units anytime to convert horsepower, torque, fuel economy, and dimensions.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged, 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; PHEV), 4.4L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Displacement2.0 L to 4.4 L
Cylinders4 to 8
AspirationTurbocharged
Fuel typeVaries by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Not available from our sources: Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears8
DrivetrainVaries by configuration: RWD, AWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)
City23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)
Highway29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

5 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 13, 2026.

  • 24V608000: 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 vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed…

    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 service at…

    Reported August 13, 2024. View on NHTSA

  • 21V907000: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to…

    Reported November 19, 2021. View on NHTSA

  • 21V586000: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Reported July 29, 2021. View on NHTSA

  • 18V755000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May…

    Reported October 25, 2018. View on NHTSA

  • 16V919000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 X5 xDrive40e vehicles manufactured July 29, 2015, to September 9, 2015. The affected vehicles have a Digital Motor Electronic (DME) control unit that may have a loose electrical ground cable, possibly causing an under-voltage condition which would result in the transmission shifting to neutral.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the ground cable, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Reported December 21, 2016. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 13, 2026

Data verified: October 13, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2016 BMW X5 have?

Varies by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged, 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; PHEV), 4.4L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 BMW X5?

Combined fuel economy is 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2016 BMW X5 front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD.

Are there recalls for the 2016 BMW X5?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 13, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.