BMW X5 G05 with Menabo Lince Silver XL roof bars and Menabo Mania 460 roof box

On a BMW X5 of the G05 generation we fitted a set of Menabo Lince Silver XL roof bars made specifically for this model and, on top of them, a Menabo Mania 460 ABS Black roof box. The fitting was done in the SuportBicicleta.ro showroom, which you can now find at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania.

About the car: BMW X5 (G05), the generation launched in 2018

The BMW X5 G05 is the fourth generation of the X5, launched in 2018 as the successor to the X5 F15, with production from August 2018. It uses the CLAR platform, shared with the 7 Series G11 and the 5 Series G30, and since March 2023 the facelift (LCI) version has been built, with redesigned headlights and tail lights. It is a 5-door, 5-seat SUV, with 7 seats when the optional third row is fitted.

The Lince Silver XL roof bars for the X5 G05 fit onto the integrated rail-type roof rails, so the car must have these rails from the factory. The roof load matters too: according to the 2018 BMW technical data, the X5 G05 has 100 kg on the roof for the xDrive40i, xDrive50i, xDrive30d and M50d, and the roof bars, the box and the luggage all count towards these 100 kg. For the 2023 facelift, confirm the value in the car's owner's manual.

What we fitted on this BMW X5

The base of the fitting is the Menabo Lince Silver XL roof bars for BMW X5 (G05) 2019+, made of aluminium, 1,350 mm long, with an aerodynamic wing profile, 80 mm wide and 30 mm tall. They have a 20 mm T-track channel along the full length, carry a maximum of 90 kg and are TÜV approved and tested to ISO/PAS 11154:2006. The set has 4 lock cylinders with keys and is fitted only with the Allen key supplied.

On the roof bars we put the Menabo Mania 460 ABS Black roof box: 460 litres, 75 kg load capacity, gloss black ABS shell, lockable and opening on the right. It weighs 20.2 kg, comes with 60 mm U-bolt and 20 mm T-bolt fittings and is compatible with Menabo Lince roof bars, so it fixes straight into the 20 mm channel.

Video: Menabo Mania roof box presentation

Video: Menabo Lince aluminium roof bars

Useful details for the BMW X5 G05 with roof bars and roof box

• How much to load in the box: the roof bars carry 90 kg and the empty box weighs 20.2 kg, so you can put at most about 69 kg in the box, not 75 kg. The lowest limit always counts.
• Roof limit: the roof bars, the box and the 69 kg of luggage stay under the 100 kg the X5 G05 roof allows (BMW 2018 data sheet).
• Height: the box is around 36 cm tall, plus the roof bars, so check the total height before a garage or an underground car park.
• Instructions: the Lince roof bar manual is in the box, and for the Mania roof box the instructions are in a PDF on the product page.

Instructions and documents

• MENABO MANIA MARATHON 400 460 fitting instructions (PDF)
• Menabo Mania 400L 460L specifications (PDF)
• Menabo Mania specifications 2 (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

Which roof bars fit the BMW X5 G05?

On the BMW X5 G05 we fitted the Menabo Lince Silver XL roof bars for BMW X5 (G05) 2019+, a 1,350 mm aluminium set that fits onto the integrated rail-type roof rails. The roof bars carry a maximum of 90 kg and have a 20 mm channel for T-bolt accessories.

How much weight does the roof of the BMW X5 G05 take?

According to the 2018 BMW technical data, the BMW X5 G05 has a maximum roof load of 100 kg for the xDrive40i, xDrive50i, xDrive30d and M50d, including the roof bars and the box. For the BMW X5 G05 facelift (2023+), check the owner's manual.

How many kg of luggage fit in the Menabo Mania 460 roof box on Menabo Lince roof bars?

The Menabo Mania 460 roof box has a 75 kg load capacity and weighs 20.2 kg itself, while the Menabo Lince Silver XL roof bars carry 90 kg. So on the Lince roof bars you can put about 69 kg of luggage in the Mania box.

Do the Menabo Lince roof bars make noise on the BMW X5?

The Menabo Lince Silver XL roof bars have an aerodynamic wing profile, which helps reduce noise, but any accessory on the BMW X5 roof changes the aerodynamics and a whistle can appear. Menabo recommends not exceeding 130 km/h with the roof bars fitted. Details in the guide Why do my roof bars make noise while driving.

We are waiting for you in the showroom

You have a BMW X5 and are thinking about roof bars or a roof box. We are waiting for you in the SuportBicicleta.ro showroom at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania, where we fit them on your car. See roof bars and roof boxes, and for questions you can contact us through our contact page or at [email protected]. contact us through our contact page or at [email protected].

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Sources: Wikipedia, BMW X5 (G05) · BMW Media Information 6/2018, The new BMW X5, technical data · SuportBicicleta.ro guide: Why do my roof bars make noise while driving · product pages on suportbicicleta.ro