2018
BMW X5 eDrive

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Notable features

Mid-size luxury SUV
Seats five or seven people
Turbo six-cylinder or V-8 gas engines
Plug-in hybrid, turbo-diesel versions available
Rear- or all-wheel drive
High-performance X5 M available

The good & the bad

The good

Seat comfort
Handling
Cabin materials
Diesel's estimated fuel economy
iDrive control system

The bad

Leather upholstery not standard
Awkward liftgate and tailgate combo
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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Battery
8 years / 80,000 miles
Maintenance
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Certified Pre-Owned Elite with less than 15,000 miles; Certified Pre-Owned with less than 60,000 miles
Basic
1 year / unlimited miles from expiration of 4-year / 50,000-mile new car warranty
Dealer certification
196-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

46% of drivers recommend this car
3.6 / 5
Based on 15 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.5
Performance 3.5
Value 3.1
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 3.1

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  • By Jennifer from Madrid Spain
    Owns this car
    February 20, 2025

    Terrible bucking when in electric mode.

    Terrible bucking when in electric mode. The car has come to a stop twice on a highway after braking. The entire electric system tied into the battery is faulty. We have brought it back to BMW twice and it still doesn’t work properly. Every time the car is in electric mode I feel like I’m driving a manual.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Jennifer from Madrid Spain
    Owns this car
    February 20, 2025

    Terrible bucking when in electric mode.

    Terrible bucking when in electric mode. The car has come to a stop twice on a highway after braking. The entire electric system tied into the battery is faulty. We have brought it back to BMW twice and it still doesn’t work properly. Every time the car is in electric mode I feel like I’m driving a manual.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By LuxuryOwner from Baltimore, MD
    Owns this car
    February 13, 2023

    Good before 55K miles Trade it after warranty ends

    I bought my 2017 BMW X5 Edrive ( in VA) with 17K miles on it. I'll start with the good: I LOVE the comfortability of the ride, I had a brown interior total package (heated steering wheel, heated front/back, etc.). I will say that the plug in IS NOT worth it. You get about 15 miles total which wasn't really worth my time but it would get me ONE way from work, which was back home because I wasn't going to charge it at my house and run up my electricity bill for a 15 mile max trip. My job had free charging ports so I used it that way. It was okay on gas too. Onto the bad. Once I reached about 55K miles the drama began. One after the other. A constant problem I had was that my rear axles constantly dropped and I felt like I was riding on hydraulics. This repair costs me about 2200 each time. It last dropped last week so I will be trading it in and never getting another air suspension BMW SUV. My display had periods of blacking out during the drive and it wasnt just a fix of turning it off and back on. It needed to stay off for about 5/7 mins (something you can't do at a red light). This was my first luxury vehicle and I hate to depart with it but the repairs are ridiculous. Also, I happened to take it in the shop before the warranty was up and they made a major repair that would've cost me about 7K. I was fearful to keep it but that was within the first 2 years so I figured I would be done with major repairs. Ill say this. Keep it as long as you are under warranty. Once that ends, be fearful. Very fearful. I still love the car but it get expensive after about 55K miles on it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Leslie from Laconia NH
    Owns this car
    November 29, 2022

    Ours was a lemon

    Our 2018 BMW hybrid ended up dead on the road just after 60,000 miles. It was just outside of warranty and now requires repairs that only a dealership can perform an expensive over $18,000. They are so familiar with the problems. this car has the are only offering 50% of its value in trade. This car has terminated our long-standing multivehicle relationship with BMW
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Maggie from Northlake, TX
    Owns this car
    June 30, 2022

    Devastated

    My 2018 BMW X5 40e has 40,000 miles on it but the warranty expired 3 months ago. The drive train malfunction light came on and warned me not to turn off the car because it may not restart. I had it towed at my expense to the dealership. They called to tell me it will be $2,300 just to diagnose the problem since there is a problem with the high voltage battery. Then it could be up to $20,000 to repair. They recommended I trade it in and gave me a low ball price. I have done all of the recommended maintenance on this car and they even said the car is in excellent condition outside of the battery. I loved this car and it is a scary thought that the country is headed towards this technology that is so expensive to maintain. Two months ago the car passed all of the dealership inspections.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By X5 dumpster fire from Nashville, TN
    Used to own this car
    March 10, 2020

    A service nightmare, stay away!

    I purchased the X5 40e and it was nothing but headaches. Check engine lights 4 different times, 5 different airbag lights, suspension went down in the back, in 30k miles it literally ate 3 sets of tires. Yes, 3 sets (need changed every 10-12k miles). Service took on average 10 days as BMW dealers are scared to work on edrive vehicles, brought it in for check engine light and they broke the air condition which made them hold it another week. BMW USA was the worst dealing with, gave zero assistance. Sad thing is as a big BMW fan my whole life and former BMW mechanic that has owned classics and other generations I will never be back. Would have been a customer for life but never again. Be smart and support Detroit, they appreciate the business unlike BMW.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Dave from Johnstown
    Owns this car
    December 4, 2019

    Nice car

    It is a really nice car and has saved me quite a bit of gas money. I bought one for my wife as well. It also came with a tax credit.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Riverkeeper from Charlotte NC
    Owns this car
    March 10, 2019

    I should have researched the 2018 X5 EDrive

    I Was expecting better mileage than my previous 2013 X5 Diesel. Electric mode is quickly drained going short distances and far from the advertised 52 mpg. Considering the difference in cost and some functionality, the X5 Diesel is a better option. The engine light has come on 4X’s after less than 4000 miles, consequently it has been in Service for weeks at a time and they were unable to diagnosis the problem. Needless to say I am concerned on reliability to drive the car a long distance.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Deb from Camp Hill
    Owns this car
    March 6, 2019

    first suv I've owned

    I have been driving BMWs for about ten yrs. This is my first SUV . I didn't expect to love it as much as I do. this is also my first hybrid and am very happy with my mileage.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By BrentC1974 from Biloxi, MS
    Used to own this car
    December 31, 2018

    DO NOT BUY THIS VEHICLE!!

    BMW has simply not figured out the hybrid technology. I currently own 2 BMW’s and have owned 4 or 5 over the years and this is the only one I’ve ever had any trouble with. Over 8 months of ownership it was in the shop more than my garage. I literally put more miles on their loaner cars and rental cars than my own vehicle. Far too many issue to detail out here but be extremely cautious with any hybrid purchase.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Wohlf from MPLS, MN
    Owns this car
    November 14, 2018

    The eDrive version is awesome

    40e doesn't cost that much more than the 6 cylinder and I am averaging 45mpg. Nice federal tax rebate and I get 800 miles on a tank of gas. Plus parking spots reserved for charging are generally primo and available. This car is the same 0-60 as the 6cyl, but smoother and quicker off the line. I just use a standard outlet in my garage, so a full charge takes 7 hours over night. Public charging spots are 3 times as fast. I take the car on road trips without charging and it operates like a normal X5. No downside to getting the hybrid that I can tell.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Beach Haven from Eastern Massachusetts
    Owns this car
    October 19, 2018

    Fun car to drive. Comfortable for long distances.

    I commute through Boston round trip to New Hampshire and this car has helped keep me safe and comfortable with some of the most daredevil drivers on the road. The visibility is excellent and the emergency braking has saved me when abrupt lane changers dive in front of a line of cars going 70 in the tunnel. The car is fun, with a lot of gimmicks and convenience features. It takes a while to learn how to use all these, but that keeps things interesting. Local driving is cost-free with the E-drive too.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 BMW X5 eDrive?

The 2018 BMW X5 eDrive is available in 1 trim level:

  • xDrive40e iPerformance (1 style)

What is the electric range of the 2018 BMW X5 eDrive?

The 2018 BMW X5 eDrive can travel 14 electric-only miles before the gas engine kicks on.

EPA-estimated range is the distance, or predicted distance, a new plug-in vehicle will travel on electric power before its battery charge is exhausted. Actual range will vary depending on driving conditions, trim level, driving habits, elevation changes, weather, accessory usage (lights, climate control), vehicle condition and other factors.

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Is the 2018 BMW X5 eDrive reliable?

The 2018 BMW X5 eDrive has an average reliability rating of 3.1 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 BMW X5 eDrive owners.

Is the 2018 BMW X5 eDrive a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 BMW X5 eDrive. 46.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.6 / 5
Based on 15 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 3.5
  • Value: 3.1
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 3.1

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