2017
BMW X5 M

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Notable features

Midsize 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
Backup camera not standard
Awkward liftgate-tailgate combo
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Expert 2017 BMW X5 M review

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Vehicle Overview

What it is: The high-performance BMW X5 M is powered by a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 engine that makes 567 horsepower and 553 pounds-feet of torque. The engine works with an eight-speed automatic transmission and power is routed to all four wheels. BMW says the X5 M can hit 60 mph in just 4 seconds. As to be expected of a performance offshoot, the X5 M wears unique bumpers, aggressive side sills and highly bolstered sport seats.
What’s Special

  • 21-inch alloy wheels standard
  • M-tuned all-wheel drive standard
  • Active suspension standard
  • Quad exhaust tips

Here’s Info on the Regular X5:
What it is: The BMW X5 midsize crossover SUV seats up to seven when equipped with an optional third row. Competitors include the Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and Volvo XC90. A turbocharged gas six-cylinder engine is standard, but the X5 also offers a turbo-diesel engine, a turbo gas V-8 and a plug-in hybrid in the xDrive40e model. BMW also sells a high-performance variant, the X5 M.
(Skip to details on the X5 xDrive40e)
New for 2017
The standard iDrive control system gains a touch-screen while wireless smartphone charging and a Wi-Fi hot spot are available. New standard exterior trim includes stainless-steel underbody cladding, a matte-silver grille and rocker panels, and satin-aluminum roof rails and window trim.
Significant Standard Features

  • 300-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder gas engine
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • 19-inch alloy wheels 
  • Adaptive xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
  • LED fog lights
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Panoramic moonroof
  • Power liftgate
  • Power tilt and telescoping steering wheel
  • Navigation system with 10.2-inch screen
  • Push-button start
  • Heated front seats
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • 255-hp, turbo-diesel 3.0-liter six-cylinder
  • 445-hp, turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 gas engine
  • All-wheel drive
  • Adaptive suspension
  • Variable-ratio steering
  • Active suspension
  • Leather upholstery
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Harman Kardon or Bang & Olufsen premium stereo
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Adaptive cruise control 
  • Blind spot warning system
  • Lane departure warning
  • Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
  • Backup camera
  • Surround-view camera system
  • Night vision with pedestrian detection
  • Wireless smartphone charging and a Wi-Fi hot spot

X5 xDrive40e
The plug-in hybrid version of the X5 gets an EPA-estimated 24 mpg in combined driving and is powered by a four-cylinder gas engine and electric motor. It can travel up to 14 miles on electric power alone when the lithium-ion battery pack is fully charged.
What’s Special

  • Gas engine and electric motor make 308 hp total
  • All-wheel drive standard
  • Special driving mode recharges battery pack

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2017 BMW X5 M review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

What it is: The high-performance BMW X5 M is powered by a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 engine that makes 567 horsepower and 553 pounds-feet of torque. The engine works with an eight-speed automatic transmission and power is routed to all four wheels. BMW says the X5 M can hit 60 mph in just 4 seconds. As to be expected of a performance offshoot, the X5 M wears unique bumpers, aggressive side sills and highly bolstered sport seats.
What’s Special

  • 21-inch alloy wheels standard
  • M-tuned all-wheel drive standard
  • Active suspension standard
  • Quad exhaust tips

Here’s Info on the Regular X5:
What it is: The BMW X5 midsize crossover SUV seats up to seven when equipped with an optional third row. Competitors include the Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and Volvo XC90. A turbocharged gas six-cylinder engine is standard, but the X5 also offers a turbo-diesel engine, a turbo gas V-8 and a plug-in hybrid in the xDrive40e model. BMW also sells a high-performance variant, the X5 M.
(Skip to details on the X5 xDrive40e)
New for 2017
The standard iDrive control system gains a touch-screen while wireless smartphone charging and a Wi-Fi hot spot are available. New standard exterior trim includes stainless-steel underbody cladding, a matte-silver grille and rocker panels, and satin-aluminum roof rails and window trim.
Significant Standard Features

  • 300-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder gas engine
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • 19-inch alloy wheels 
  • Adaptive xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
  • LED fog lights
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Panoramic moonroof
  • Power liftgate
  • Power tilt and telescoping steering wheel
  • Navigation system with 10.2-inch screen
  • Push-button start
  • Heated front seats
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • 255-hp, turbo-diesel 3.0-liter six-cylinder
  • 445-hp, turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 gas engine
  • All-wheel drive
  • Adaptive suspension
  • Variable-ratio steering
  • Active suspension
  • Leather upholstery
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Harman Kardon or Bang & Olufsen premium stereo
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Adaptive cruise control 
  • Blind spot warning system
  • Lane departure warning
  • Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
  • Backup camera
  • Surround-view camera system
  • Night vision with pedestrian detection
  • Wireless smartphone charging and a Wi-Fi hot spot

X5 xDrive40e
The plug-in hybrid version of the X5 gets an EPA-estimated 24 mpg in combined driving and is powered by a four-cylinder gas engine and electric motor. It can travel up to 14 miles on electric power alone when the lithium-ion battery pack is fully charged.
What’s Special

  • Gas engine and electric motor make 308 hp total
  • All-wheel drive standard
  • Special driving mode recharges battery pack

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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
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

83% of drivers recommend this car
4.3 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
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Comfort 4.2
Interior 5.0
Performance 4.7
Value 3.7
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

  • By Steve M... performance driver from Seattle WA
    Owns this car
    February 24, 2020

    Most powerful SUV I have ever owned and one of the

    Superb luxury interior with unbelievable 560 horsepower performance. Despite nearly 5200 pounds, this vehicle will out run a lot of sports cars which are designed for performance. It even beats my M6 Gran Coupe to 60 miles per hour.
    • Purchased a Used 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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  • By k_ahad from Surrey
    Owns this car
    February 13, 2018

    Annoying Engine Whine

    I received my New BMW X5M on 8th Jan and within the first 2 weeks I noted that a constant annoying sound comes from the front Dashboard. I hear this noise even when the car is stopped at signals and engine not running. Typically this sound disappears at speed above 30 mph. Maybe the noise is overtaken by the outside noise and you don't notice it. If I drive the car in City i get headache and also tend to loose concentration as I am unable to take my mind away from this noise. I contacted the dealer and dropped the car for check up at Cooper Croydon UK. They have comeback to me with a reply that this is Characteristic of the car as they replaced some parts and the noise still exists and they have compared with another X5M and that car also has the same noise. I spoke to BMW UK and they call it as Characteristic of the car but also claim that engineers are working to find a solution for this but at the moment there is no solution. They also mentioned that only some of the X5M have this problem and they are sorry that my car has this issue but they are unable to help. I haven't picked up the car from the dealer yet and have communicated to BMW FS that I am rejecting the car as BMW hasn't taken a responsibility that they would fix this problem. They are expecting me to continue driving the car as they don't have a solution for this issue. Going crazy with the purchase of this dream car :(
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By BMW X5 from Staten Island, ny
    Owns this car
    October 23, 2017

    Love the BMW brand

    I've owned a 525, two X5's and an X3 M package. This is my 3rd X5 and it is the best yet. P.S. steering wheel volume should be on the left side. Why have two volume controls on the right? Otherwise, awesome SUV.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Joelcar from Roswell, GA
    Owns this car
    October 20, 2017

    The ultimate vehicle!

    I can?t say enough good things. The X5M is fast, safe, stylish, roomy and has settings to make it comfortable to drive everyday or a race car when you want it.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
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    Exterior 5.0
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  • By Tbone from Benton ar
    Owns this car
    July 31, 2017

    SUV with a attitude .

    Bought the car because it was a compromise ,my wife likes the SUV style I like the power and handling so it's a nice match . She can haul stuff , and when I have it I just haul . So far so good just got it a few days ago . T
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • 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 AzBoy from Scottsdale, AZ
    Owns this car
    July 4, 2017

    An Awesome Ride!!!

    This is such an unbelievable vehicle. Exceptionally fast and beautiful. The red leather interior has to be seen in person to fully realize how great it looks. I love everything about it, and I am extremely happy in my decision.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
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    Reliability 4.0
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What trim levels are available for the 2017 BMW X5 M?

The 2017 BMW X5 M is available in 1 trim level:

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What is the MPG of the 2017 BMW X5 M?

The 2017 BMW X5 M offers up to 14 MPG in city driving and 19 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2017 BMW X5 M reliable?

The 2017 BMW X5 M has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2017 BMW X5 M owners.

Is the 2017 BMW X5 M a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2017 BMW X5 M. 83.3% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.3 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.2
  • Interior: 5.0
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 3.7
  • Exterior: 5.0
  • Reliability: 4.7

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