Cargo Mat vs. Fitted Luggage Compartment Mat
 

What do you guys use to protect the cargo from spills and messes. I was going to buy the standard rubber Cargo Mat but I saw the Fitted Luggage Compartment Mat but can't get a close picture of it... Any recommendations?

The cargo liner is the way to go. I have one and would not do without. Completely covers the cargo area and has a 1 1/2" lip on it to contain spills.

Thanks! I think I see the difference now. There more than two options. There's the All Weather Cargo Liner for $73, Fitted Luggage Compartment Mat for $95, and Luggage Compartment Two-Sided Trunk Mat for $209.95.

Hmmm... Which one?

I have the $73 one and love it. I usually have the cover pulled over the cargo area to hide the golf clubs.

I got the BMW cargo liner, around CDN 110 bucks a piece for a 5 seater config. it is over priced (as everything else at a dealer) and it looks a bit too deep on paper (the edges come up off the floor about 2 inches all around) but they are really just right for containing spills and melted snow/mud etc., wipes rights off

I`ve got the cargo liner bin - great for SCUBA gear & wet GSDs!

Cheers,

The description for the Luggage Compartment Two-Sided Trunk Mat for $209.95 is a little confusing. Does anyone of have pictures of it?

Anyone recommend a mat that covers the back of the seats when folded down?

I'm a big fan of Weathertech's liners:

http://www.weathertech.com/bmw/2011/x5/cargo-liner/

The $73 one looks like the BMW-branded Weathertech one so it is probably what I have.
There's no reason to have a two-sided mat, with carpet, for $209.95. I have carpet mats for my X5 which I don't even use. I leave the rubber mats, in the front, in year round. I have liner in the rear (which goes the full width) and liner in the cargo area.

It might be this mat but I purchased a approx $200 mat that folds out to cover the back of the seats when folded down. I have probably used it about once every 2 months. I used it for carrying stuff to the dump but now use other vehicles for that.
A dropcloth, for this occasional use, would work just as well.

I use the WeatherTech one, fits like a glove but covers the 4 corners tie-down thingies.

There are cut-outs for the tie-downs at the corners at the WeatherTech mat, but using them compromises the ability of the mat to trap liquids.

Are you referring to the mat that is folded onto itself where one side is carpeted and the other side has a vinyl like waterproof surface? I believe this is called the reversible luggage compartment mat. If that's the one you're referring to, I have it in my E70 and can take a couple pictures. The GM at the BMW dealer where I bought the car liked it so much, he got one for his car too.

I just measured out the boot area and went to the local hardware store and cut the rubber lining to size as they have it on a massive role.

Cost me a total of $7.

I also use the WeatherTech cargo mat, my first experience was my wife's 2002 CRV (I got the mat from a guy who sold his car). I even had a small gasoline spill on the mat (from a car refill can) once. It held the gas, protected the car. It didn't melt or alter the mat at all and it cleaned up fine - no latent small after a day.

I was convinced. I've put the same in my E53 X5.

I also use the WeatherTech cargo mat, my first experience was my wife's 2002 CRV (I got the mat from a guy who sold his car). I even had a small gasoline spill on the mat (from a car refill can) once. It held the gas, protected the car. It didn't melt or alter the mat at all and it cleaned up fine - no latent small after a day.

I was convinced. I've put the same in my E53 X5.

I went with the Weatertech cargo liner. Like except for when I want to use the third row seating. Then everything has to come out of the back including the liner. If on the road, what to do with the liner other than rolling it up. Big pain.

You use the third row seating? That's a much larger pain in the b*tt than the cargo liner... :)

I don't have loose items in my trunk area. Using a collapsible cargo bin makes it really easily to get all the stuff out and back in in one go. I have something like this http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/5/4...9194365_tp.jpg

I have, 51 47 0 444 754, Fitted Luggage Compartment Mat.
$100 from BMW of Towson via Amazon. Amazon.com: Genuine OEM BMW Fitted Luggage Compartment Mat - X5 SAV 2007-2013/ X5 M SAV 2010-2013: Automotive
The mat really works well, I had probably 16 ounces of liquid spill in it without making a mess in the car.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...3L._SX385_.jpg

I have one of these to cover all of the rear carpeted area. Works pretty well, although the Velcro does not stick directly to BMW carpet, so it includes Velcro tape that needs to be cut to fit and then attach to the carpet.

BMW:X5 No 3rd seat<BR>2008-2012

I also have this one - I lucked out - years back it was on ebay new for $50-something from a dealer but they mistakenly sent me the one for the e53 so they replaced it with an e70 one at no additional cost. Score.