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BMW X5 M vs. BMW X5 PHEV

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$131,000
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$76,000
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2026 BMW X5 M2026 BMW X5 PHEV
Starting MSRP
$131,000
$76,000
Towing Capacity
N/A
5,952 lbs
Cargo Capacity
N/A
N/A
Engine Type
Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
Combined MPGe
Not available
60
Range
Not available
39 - 40 mi.
MPG
13 City / 18 Hwy
Not available
Level 2 Charging
Not available
3 hrs.
Battery Capacity
Not available
25 kWh
Horsepower
617 hp
483 hp
Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2026 BMW X5 M2026 BMW X5 PHEV
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
553 @ 1800
516
Engine Type
Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
617 @ 6000
483 @ 5000
Displacement
4.4 L/268
3.0 L/183
Transmission Options
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 8-Speed A/T
MPG
13 City / 18 Hwy
Not available
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2026 BMW X5 M2026 BMW X5 PHEV
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Tire Size
Compact
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
N/A
Front Wheel Size
21 X 10.5 in
20 X 9 in
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Tire Size
P295/35YR21
P275/45HR20
Rear Wheel Size
22 X 11.5 in
20 X 9 in
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
N/A
Rear Tire Size
P315/30YR22
P275/45HR20

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2026 BMW X5 M2026 BMW X5 PHEV
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2026 BMW X5 M2026 BMW X5 PHEV
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
42 ft
41 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2026 BMW X5 M2026 BMW X5 PHEV
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
117 in
117 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
34 ft³
31 ft³
Height, Overall
69 in
69 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Second Shoulder Room
58 in
58 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Second Leg Room
37 in
37 in
Length, Overall
195 in
194 in
Front Head Room
41 in
41 in
Track Width, Rear
67 in
67 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
60 in
60 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
72 ft³
71 ft³
Front Leg Room
40 in
40 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
N/A
Passenger Volume
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
79 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Track Width, Front
67 in
66 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
N/A
Second Head Room
N/A
39 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2026 BMW X5 M2026 BMW X5 PHEV
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
22 gal
18 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
5,952 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
595 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
5,455 lbs
5,573 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
5,952 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
5,000 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2026 BMW X5 M2026 BMW X5 PHEV
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2026 BMW X5 M2026 BMW X5 PHEV
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2026 BMW X5 M2026 BMW X5 PHEV
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
210
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2026 BMW X5 M2026 BMW X5 PHEV
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
15 in
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
16 in
N/A

FAQ

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 BMW X5 M or the 2026 BMW X5 PHEV?

The 2026 BMW X5 PHEV is cheaper than the 2026 BMW X5 M with a $76,000 starting MSRP versus a $131,000 starting MSRP.

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