What it is: The BMW X5 mid-size luxury 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 turbocharged gas V-8 and a plug-in hybrid in the xDrive40e model. BMW also sells a high-performance variant, the X5 M.
A backup camera is now standard, as are trapezoidal tailpipes for the 35i and 35d models.
X5 xDrive40e
The plug-in hybrid version of the X5 gets an EPA-estimated 24 mpg in combined driving, 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 horsepower total
All-wheel drive standard
Special driving mode recharges battery pack
X5 M
The high-performance X5 M is powered by a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 engine that makes 567 hp 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 expected of a performance offshoot, the X5 M has unique bumpers, aggressive side sills and highly bolstered sport seats.
This car met all my needs..seat entry height, good handling, great performance, functionality ( even if it’s a SAV), trouble free, good looks & practical. BMW has built a brute ( it’s nickname in our house) that goes like hammers, handles on rails, is extremely comfortable, very luxurious and so far is trouble free.
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort5.0
Interior5.0
Performance5.0
Value5.0
Exterior5.0
Reliability5.0
Purchased a New car
Used for Transporting family
Does recommend this car
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Amazing vehicle with track performance when you add Dinan stage 2 performance package !
Full Warranty y dealership! Lots of upgrades!
BMW a drivers vehicle - Performance Driven
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort5.0
Interior5.0
Performance5.0
Value5.0
Exterior5.0
Reliability5.0
Purchased a Used car
Used for Having fun
Does recommend this car
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This X5 M has just the right amount of amenities for me, and the V8 is sublime. I didn't get the lowest profile tires available, opting rather for ones that are a bit more comfortable. This is really a lovely vehicle.
Note too that I got a 2019 model but the drop down menu only let me select 2018 as the most recent year.
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort5.0
Interior5.0
Performance5.0
Value5.0
Exterior5.0
Reliability5.0
Purchased a New car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car
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