2018 BMW X5 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.3 to 14.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.3 to 14.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2018 BMW X5 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2018 BMW X5 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo hybrid | 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 4.4L 8-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Diesel | Plug-in hybrid | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 10.3 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 12.8 L/100 km | 13.0 L/100 km | 16.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.0 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.3 L/100 km | 9.9 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km | 14.2 L/100 km |
| Electric range | Not rated | 869 km | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| CO₂ | 249 g/km | 154 g/km | 265 g/km | 270 g/km | 331 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.42 | $15.35 | $19.78 | $20.13 | $24.85 |
2018 BMW X5: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 2.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 4.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 20 |
| Charge at 240 V | 3 hours | ||||
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,850 | US$3,400 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 | US$5,000 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,884 | $3,070 | $3,956 | $4,026 | $4,970 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2018 BMW X5
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 73 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (15), engine (11) and fuel/propulsion system (11). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V608000 | 2024-08-13 | electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles | 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... |
| 21V586000 | 2021-07-29 | 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. |
| 18V652000 | 2018-09-20 | equipment:electrical | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable... |
| 18V439000 | 2018-06-28 | suspension:front:control arm:lower arm | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break. |
| 17V727000 | 2017-11-17 | suspension | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2018 BMW X5
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2018 BMW X5 for sale by us right now. Thinking about the 2018 BMW X5? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Recalls and complaints
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA has 73 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, engine and fuel/propulsion system.
What the figures tell you
Its powertrain is the 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo with all-wheel drive. It runs on diesel, sold at most highway stations. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.
Expect about 28 litres for every 300 km, going by its 9.3 L/100 km combined rating. For 1,000 km, budget about $144.20 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,850 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Living with the X5
As a full-size SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier.
Good uses for the X5
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people.
Rent it for a week first
Drive the X5 on your commute before you commit to it. Rent the X5 first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent the X5 for a week and see how it fits your life.
What it costs to run
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Choosing the right one
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Within the 2018 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Questions first?
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2018 BMW X5 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2018 BMW X5 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2018 BMW X5
Does CarmaCars sell the 2018 BMW X5?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2018 BMW X5 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2018 BMW X5 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2018 BMW X5 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,850 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2884.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.