The X5, part of BMW's lineup since 2000, is a three-row large SUV with seating up to 7. The BMW X5 packs some potency, exceeding the average horsepower for its class. The X5 provides superior EPA (miles per gallon) for its class, easing fuel costs and reducing pollution. Strong on technology, it has offered Android Auto since 2021 and Apple CarPlay since 2017. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it can easily handle mud, snow, and sand. BMW offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.
The 2014 BMW X5 is very safe compared to all vehicles.
Comparison to all vehicles. This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2014 BMW X5 has a score of 94, implying a 0.024% chance of driver death (2.2% chance of injury). If equipped with optional advanced driver safety features, the chance of death falls to 0.023%, and the chance of injury falls to 2.1%.
We estimate that the 2014 BMW X5 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0242% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 2.7612%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0242% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 2.7612% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2014 BMW X5 is 48% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2014 BMW X5 is 41% less likely to result in a fatal accident.
2014 BMW X5 offers AEB optionally. With AEB, the vehicle lifetime fatality chance drops by 4%.
And it is safer than many comparable models.
Comparison to similar models. This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2014 BMW X5 with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 62 to 100. The 2014 BMW X5 is safer than the 2014 INFINITI Q70, the 2014 Acura RLX, the 2014 Lexus GS, the 2014 Lincoln MKT, the 2014 Cadillac CTS, the 2014 Audi A6, the 2014 BMW 5 Series, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the 2014 Audi Q7, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class, and the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg.
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