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BMW X5 3.0sd [5-seats]
Swift Challenger 560

Swift
Performance
Weight

The BMW X5 3.0sd [5-seats] with a Swift Challenger 560 with an actual weight of 1493 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the BMW is in general very good. And also the weight of the Swift with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
298
383

Mountains
Risk of snaking
367
205

Weight ratio: 62% (68% of kerbweight) 1493 kg 2410 kg

Payloads

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BMW

BMW X5 3.0sd [5-seats]
Swift Challenger 560

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the BMW is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 62%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 68%.
  • The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
  • Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 205 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is very good.
  • Safe driving is possible.
  • It's a perfect match!

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

BMW X5 3.0sd [5-seats]
2007-2010

Power
286 PS (210 kW)
Torque
580 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Swift Challenger 560

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Keith Lewis reviewed a BMW X5 3.0sd [5-seats]:

"Just returned from from France towing my 2014 Lunar Delta RS and I am pleased to say the BMW X5 sd is the best towcar I have ever owned. With the power and torque of the engine, auto height control the outfit was completely stable when overtaking HGV's and I averaged 25 mpg on the French A roads! Excellent."

See more BMW X5 reviews.

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