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Andy Enright ReportsTo some folk, the idea of worrying about the fuel bills on a £37,000 Sports Utility Vehicle is akin to the Sultan of Brunei sneaking about in the dead of night putting bricks in his toilet cisterns to save water. If you can stretch to the sticker price for a BMW X5, you should really be able to run it, but when you make a diesel engine as good as BMWs latest 3.0-litre, it would be a crime not to fit it.Weve become used to 3.0-litre diesel unit thats frequently found elsewhere in the BMW range, although familiarity certainly hasnt bred contempt. In its latest form, the engine generates 218bhp (well up from the 184bhp found in the original diesel X5) by using second-generation common-rail diesel technology. It talks the torque too with a huge 500Nm on offer compared to 410Nm in its old form. Build Comfort Depreciation Economy Equipment Handling Insurance Performance Styling Value Despite an automatic gearbox and a frontal area the size of an aircraft carrier, the X5 produces big acceleration from rest and massively impressive in-gear power. This is all a result of the torque of this diesel engine. The torque figure of 500Nm is superior to the range-topping V8 models and that, along with the 32mpg that the X5 3.0d records on the combined cycle, explains why most serious off-roaders prefer a diesel. But lets not kid ourselves, were far more likely to see Ann Widdecombe installed at Number 10 before we see a BMW X5 up to its wheel arches in mud. Nevertheless, the engine has been designed for additional low-end power, limiting the X5s top end performance, resulting in a sprint to sixty mph in 8.3 seconds and a top speed of 130mph. This may seem extravagant for what BMW terms a Sports Activity Vehicle, but given the X5s excellent road manners its easily attainable where conditions permit. "The BMW 3.0-litre diesel is confident of its own abilities, choosing not to betray any latent inferiority complex by masquerading as a petrol unit"That competence is due in no small part to its ability to drive like a normal passenger car whilst offering extended capabilities, and the class leading safety of a monocoque chassis. This last point is important. Until recently, most 4x4s utilised a primitive separate, or ladder, chassis arrangement that offered flexibility and an agricultural articulation to their off road capabilities, but led to correspondingly crude handling on road, whereas the X5 has the skeleton of a road car. The X5s superb road handling stems, in part, from a huge American market consisting of thousands of potential customers who rarely take their macho 4x4s anywhere remotely rugged. The American theme is noteworthy, as the US market for the X5 was styled in a Californian design studio and built to an impeccable standard in Spartanburg, North Carolina. Most will notice the edgier front headlights on the current model but closer inspection reveals that virtually everything forward of the windscreen pillars has been subtly revised. The bonnet has been resculpted with sharper edges that run into the trademark kidney grilles. The front spoiler features bigger air intakes and the front fog lamps now look a lot neater. Things have changed under the skin too. Whereas the old X5 system was based on a simple fixed front to rear drive ratio with DSC traction control used for critical interventions, the latest set-up is a whole lot cleverer. Dubbed xDrive, this intelligent four-wheel drive system varies drive between the front and rear axles depending upon traction requirements. A series of wheel sensors and data collected from the DSC system, xDrive predicts any loss of traction and an electronically controlled mid-mounted clutch reacts in milliseconds to direct drive to the wheels that most require it. Although you couldnt possibly mistake it for a petrol engine, the BMW 3.0-litre diesel is confident of its own abilities, choosing not to betray any latent inferiority complex by masquerading as a petrol unit. Instead it revels in its sinewy power delivery in the midrange and generates a throaty burble quite unlike the creamy six-cylinder petrol timbre. Though the throttle isnt as direct as the 3. 0-litre petrol version and the brakes arent quite as punchy due to that additional weight in the nose, the X5 3.0d is still at home in the twisty stuff. All X5s roll initially but not alarmingly, and as several corners are stitched together, confidence grows. The ride is supple and the speed sensitive power steering requires little effort to place the car accurately into a corner, although the rather high gearing facilitates a fair degree of constant adjustment and a flaccid feel when driving straight ahead. The 5-speed automatic gearbox does little to blunt the impact of that power, and ride quality whether on the standard eighteen-inch rims or the Sport variants nineteen-inch rubber is always serene. Prices start at £37,160 for the base model and £39,110 for the Sport variant but buyers seeking more luxury can also equip the Exclusive Edition package which raises the X5s game further. The base X5 3.0d is distinguished from its eight-cylinder counterpart by two instead of four tailpipes. Standard equipment includes automatic air conditioning, 17-inch Star alloy wheels, flat weave cloth upholstery, rain sensing headlamp washers and Dynamic Stability Control amongst others. You can also expect to find metallic paint, poplar wood trim, Hill Descent Control, Park Distance Control, and self-levelling rear air suspension on the standard features list. Opt for the X5 Sport and the subterfuge will be even more impressive, with monster 19-inch wheels, stiffer suspension, electric seats with memory, anthracite headlining and a dechrome option. Badge deletion is a no cost option that will doubtless prove popular with X5 3. 0d buyers. Theres no doubt that £37,000 is a lot to pay for a car that offers less performance, economy and capability than a similarly powered diesel executive estate. That would be missing the point however. In this corner of the market, its less about what the car can do than what it says about you. The BMW X5 3.0d is the most affordable way to buy the best luxury 4x4 around, and if you prefer diesel rather than mud on your shoes, smart buyers will know that it doesnt get a whole lot better than this.FACTS AT A GLANCE CAR: BMW X5 3.0d range PRICE: £37,160-£39,110 - on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 16 CO2 EMISSIONS: 233g/km PERFORMANCE: 0-60mph 8.3s / Max Speed 130mph FUEL CONSUMPTION: (combined) 32.8mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front, side and window airbags, ABS WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: (length/width/height) 4667/2190/1707mm Send by Messenger Email this article Print More news and reviews from BMW More motoring news Message Boards - Talk about it Latest Videos Latest Message Board Threads Got an opinion? Have your say! 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They should have come straight out and called it the Intimidator. Painted solid black, with black glass, a big V8 petrol engine and a set of four drainpipe exhausts, it's the ultimate in motorway muscle. The sides are even sculpted to look as if it's been swallowing steroids and working out on weights. There's no messing with the man in this machine. So is it any less of a beast with the 184bhp 3.0-litre diesel engine? The answer is, in a less aggressive colour such as silver and with standard wheels and tyres it might be. But mine came in Mafia black with the full-on Sport spec 19-inch alloy wheels and road-rolling 285/45 tyres. So it still looked the part even though it didn't empty oilwells quite as quickly as the 4.4i. Mine also had beige leather, a satnav TV and a jaw-dropping price tag of £41,660. Very nearly new Range Rover money. So is it worth it? The answer to that depends on what you buy it for. If you're expecting to off-road, forget it. The 285/45 rear rubber will simply slither and slide. If you want to use the very inviting rear seat to be chauffeured around in the lap of luxury, forget that too. Those 45-section rear tyres not only don’t absorb pot holes and road humps, they won't stop the FT index jumping up and down either. If you want to off-road, road-hump or simply enjoy a comfortable ride, go for the standard spec 7.5J 17-inch wheels with 235/65 R17 tyres. However, if you're looking for a sporty drive, I can tell you that the Sports suspension and tyres do hang on. This is probably the best handling six-foot high vehicle you can buy. Just don't expect performance to match its looks. The 4.4 and 4.6i X5s may be powerful beasts, but the 184bhp diesel, despite truck-like torque, isn't quite grunty enough to haul its 2,190kg with any sort of alacrity. And, on top of that, the usually excellent 5-speed Steptronic automatic becomes very slurred, constantly slithering up and down the box like a pole dancer. Because of all the torque converter slippage it's very hard to get figures out of the engine that even remotely approach economy. When the car was delivered, the computer showed that previous drivers had averaged 21.5mpg. I re-set to see how I'd do and was alarmed to register less than 14mpg through my local town centre. Things improved a bit on the motorway and, by feather-footing, I managed to pull the average up to 28.3. But then, as soon as we hit town again, we were back sharply to 25. And that's driving the thing like a wimp when everyone expects an aggressive bastard behind the wheel. (But at least I did my bit for BMW road relations.) The diesel doesn’t get the QE2 quad pipe exhaust funnel treatment. Instead, its pair of pipes sneak out centrally under the back and point downwards, possibly so clouds of nasty black smoke aren’t so obvious on hard acceleration. So what you lose on impact you gain for the trees. The Navigation system comes complete with traffic light television. As long as you pull the parking brake you can watch 'Driven' while the lights are red. But, though the knobs are intuitive and easily learned, they don't work as well as the touch screen controls of the Lexus RX300. So where does the X5 3.0D Sport automatic sit in the scheme of things? The answer is, I dunno. I'd expect Premier Division football players, movie stars and City of London moneymakers to go straight for the 4.4 or 4.6i Sport, like most of the people in my area. Even the bloke who runs the pine shop round the corner got himself a 3.0i petrol Sport. And I'm left here sitting wondering why anyone would pay £42,000 for a vehicle if they wanted to save money on fuel. But then, there's nowt as queer as folks. Honest John's Car Buying Advice Get the low-down on how to buy and sell cars the hassle-free way Related News & Road Tests Review: BMW X5 2007 Good looks. Impressive engines. Classy image. 3.0d from October 2007 in VED band F. Seven seats now an option. Decent luggage room. Review: BMW X5 2000 Excellent drive on the road and very capable off it. Commanding road presence and sky-high image. Five-star crash test rating from June 2003. News: BMW reveals details of new X3 Sharper-styled 4x4 promises low CO2 emissions thanks to engine start-stop technology plus improved handling and a restyled cabin. News: Details of five-door Range Rover Evoque revealed More practical five-door version of Evoque is set to go on sale in Summer 2011 with prices starting at around £30,000. • Terms and Conditions • Advertise on this site • Contact Honest John || You are not logged in. Log-In Services Data checks Used car warranty Car tyre deals Cheap car insurance Car loans Free Advice Insurance savings Reviews & advice Video reviews Used approved Columnists M.O.T. checklist What oil? 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Advised that this was moisture being burnt off. Advised that it would not happen when car was used more regularly. Smoke lasted for 10 seconds. Once car warm, drove fine and pulled well. On return, no smoke at all and engine sounds quiet and smooth (for diesel) Do you think that small amount of blue / lot of white smoke is something to worry about. I currently have a diesel and it does not do that, though it does not stand excessively (max 48 hours at time) Please advise. Thanks Answer If you have serious doubts about the car, don’t buy it – you’ll never be happy and confident. However, this all sounds fairly feasible. The blue smoke on start up is oil burning and a sign of wear, which is not inconsistent with 61k miles, but that’s the only thing that would give me some concern. If there’s definitely no blue smoke when the engine’s hot, it’s probably OK, but make sure you get a full one year warranty. Cars sell slowly from November to February, so 4 weeks on a forecourt doesn’t seem that strange and if the white smoke disappeared after 10 minutes or so it will be condensation in the cold exhaust. But, as I said, if in doubt, walk away. Keywords: bmw-3-series-smoke, bmw-for-sale Rate this article: Login to rate this article... New search Can't find the answer you need? If you register you can ask our experts a question. For stats you can visit our Facts & Figures section. PLEASE NOTE: To diagnose a car fault or get help with a technical problem, please check our buyers guides or visit our forum. 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