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2015 BMW X5

SUV · 2015–2027 · X5, X5 M

Trims and features

2015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
X5X5 M

What changed for 2015

First year we have trim data for.

2015 X5 trims

sDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive35ixDrive50i
Price
Starting MSRP$53,900$57,700$56,200$70,100
Powertrain
EngineN55N57N55N63TU
TransmissionSTEPTRONICSTEPTRONICSTEPTRONICSTEPTRONIC
DrivetrainRwdAwdAwdAwd
Size and capability
Seats5555
Tech
Apple CarPlayOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Android AutoOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Head-up displayOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
AudioOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise controlOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Blind-spot monitoringOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Automatic emergency brakingOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
360-degree cameraOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Comfort
SeatsSynthetic Leather + optionSynthetic Leather + optionSynthetic Leather + optionLeather + option
Heated seatsFront + optionFront + optionFront + optionFront + option
Ventilated seatsOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Driver seat memoryDriver SeatDriver SeatDriver Seat—
Climate zonesOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Exterior
SunroofPanoramic MoonroofPanoramic MoonroofPanoramic MoonroofPanoramic Moonroof
Power liftgatePower LiftgatePower LiftgatePower LiftgatePower Liftgate
Wheels18 in + option18 in + option18 in + option19 in + option
Packages and options (70)
sDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive35ixDrive50i
Active Steering $1,550—OptionalOptionalOptional
Adaptive M Suspension $900OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cold Weather Package $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Concierge Services $250OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Driver Assistance Package $1,400OptionalOptionalOptional—
Driver Assistance Plus $1,900OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Dynamic Damper Control + Rear Axle Air Suspension $1,500OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Dynamic Handling Package $4,500—OptionalOptionalOptional
Executive Package $4,600———Optional
Ivory White Interior Design Package $1,950OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Lighting Package $1,900OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Luxury Line $1,600OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Luxury Seating Package $1,350OptionalOptionalOptional—
M Sport $4,500OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Mocha Interior Design Package $1,950OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Premium Package $2,550OptionalOptionalOptional—
3rd Row Seat + Rear Axle Air Suspension $1,700OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
xLine $2,500OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Aluminum Running Boards $400OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
High-Gloss Roof Rails OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Running Boards Deletion OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Roof Rails in Satin Aluminum OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Soft-Close Automatic Doors $600OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Space-Saver Spare $150OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ceramic Controls $650OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Comfort Rear Seats $500OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Front Ventilated Seats $500OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Leather Dashboard $1,200OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Multi-Contour Seats $1,300OptionalOptionalOptionalStandard
Rear Manual Side Window Shades $250OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear-Seat Entertainment Professional $2,200OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Bang and Olufsen Sound System $4,500OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Enhanced USB and Bluetooth Plus Smartphone Integration $500OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Harman Kardon Surround Sound System $875OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
ACC Stop and Go + Active Driving Assistant $1,900OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Night Vision with Pedestrian Detection $2,300OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Parking Assistant $500OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear View Camera $400OptionalOptionalOptionalStandard
Surround View $750OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
19" Light Alloy V-Spoke Wheels Style 450 with All-Season Run-Flat Tires OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
18" Light Alloy Wheels Style 446 with All-Season Run-Flat Tires StandardStandardStandard—
19" Light Alloy Multi-Spoke Wheels Style 448 with All-Season Run-Flat Tires ———Standard
19" Light Alloy Orbit Grey Wheels Style 449 with All-Season Run-Flat Tires OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
19" M Light Alloy Double Spoke Wheels Style 467M with All-Season Run-Flat Tires OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
20" M Light Alloy Double Spoke Wheels Style 469M with Performance Run-Flat Tires $950OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
20" Light Alloy Y-Spoke Wheels Style 451 with Performance Run-Flat Tires $950OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Aluminum Hexagon Interior Trim OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Brushed Aluminum Trim OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Fineline Oak Wood Trim OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Fineline Pure Wood Trim OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Poplar Wood Trim StandardStandardStandardStandard
Alpine White OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black Sapphire Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Carbon Black Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Dark Graphite Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Glacier Silver Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Imperial Blue Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Jet Black OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Mineral Silver Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Mineral White Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Space Gray Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Sparkling Brown Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black Dakota Leather $1,450OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black SensaTec OptionalOptionalOptional—
Canberra Beige Dakota Leather $1,450OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ivory White and Black Dakota Leather $1,450OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ivory White Nappa Leather OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Mocha Dakota Leather $1,450OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Mocha Nappa Leather OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Terra Dakota Leather $1,450OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: powertrain, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsCollision warningCarPlay
2027 3.0L 6-cyl turboAWD26 mpg — — — ——
2026 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375–483 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–617 hp
AWD, RWD15–25 mpg 4 of 5 4 39 ——
2025 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375–483 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–617 hp
AWD, RWD15–25 mpg 4 of 5 5 62 NoYes
2024 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375–483 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–617 hp
AWD, RWD15–25 mpg 4 of 5 9 150 NoYes
2023 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 282–335 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–600 hp
AWD, RWD15–23 mpg 4 of 5 4 36 NoYes
2022 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 282–335 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–600 hp
AWD, RWD15–23 mpg 4 of 5 1 72 NoYes
2021 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
4.4L 8-cyl turbo
AWD, RWD15–23 mpg 4 of 5 13 109 StandardYes
2020 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335–355 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 456–600 hp
AWD, RWD15–23 mpg 4 of 5 12 121 NoYes
2019 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 255–335 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 443–567 hp
AWD19–22 mpg 4 of 5 13 191 NoYes
2018 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 308 hp
3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 255–300 hp
3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel, 255–300 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 443–567 hp
AWD, RWD16–25 mpg 5 of 5 6 72 OptionalYes
2017 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 308 hp
3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 255–300 hp
3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel, 255–300 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 443–567 hp
AWD, RWD16–25 mpg 5 of 5 6 74 NoYes
2016 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 308 hp
3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 255–300 hp
3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel, 255–300 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 443–567 hp
AWD, RWD16–25 mpg 5 of 5 5 74 NoNo
2015 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 255–300 hp
3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel, 255–300 hp
4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–567 hp
AWD, RWD16–27 mpg 5 of 5 6 152 OptionalNo

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Apple lists CarPlay for: X5 2017–2025, X5 2021–2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 BMW X5 HYBRID SUV PHEV AWDNot Rated NoNo 20
2026 BMW X5 SUV N/A AWD4 NoNo 224
2026 BMW X5 SUV N/A RWDNot Rated NoNo 224
2026 BMW X5 M SUV N/A AWDNot Rated NoNo 015
2025 BMW X5 SUV AWD4 NoNo 562
2025 BMW X5 SUV RWDNot Rated NoNo 562
2024 BMW X5 SUV AWD4 NoNo 8145
2024 BMW X5 SUV RWDNot Rated NoNo 8145
2024 BMW X5 Hybrid SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 00
2024 BMW X5 M SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2023 BMW X5 SUV AWD4 NoNo 433
2023 BMW X5 SUV RWDNot Rated NoNo 433
2023 BMW X5 Hybrid SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 00
2023 BMW X5 M SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 03
2022 BMW X5 SUV AWD4 NoNo 169
2022 BMW X5 SUV RWDNot Rated NoNo 169
2022 BMW X5 Hybrid SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 03
2022 BMW X5 Hybrid SUV RWDNot Rated NoNo 03
2022 BMW X5 M SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 169
2021 BMW X5 SUV AWD4 StandardStandard 12108
2021 BMW X5 SUV RWDNot Rated StandardStandard 12108
2021 BMW X5 Hybrid SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 11
2021 BMW X5 M SUV AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 12108
2020 BMW X5 SUV RWDNot Rated NoNo 11112
2020 BMW X5 SUV AWD4 NoNo 11112
2020 BMW X5 M SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 19
2019 BMW X5 SUV AWD4 NoNo 13191
2018 BMW X5 SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 572
2018 BMW X5 SUV RWD5 OptionalOptional 572
2018 BMW X5 M SUV AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 10
2018 BMW X5 PHEV SUV AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 00
2017 BMW X5 SUV AWD5 NoNo 674
2017 BMW X5 SUV RWD5 NoNo 674
2017 BMW X5 M SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 674
2017 BMW X5 PHEV SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 674
2016 BMW X5 SUV AWD5 NoNo 574
2016 BMW X5 SUV RWD5 NoNo 574
2015 BMW X5 Sdrive35I SUV RWD5 OptionalOptional 6152
2015 BMW X5 Xdrive35D SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 6152
2015 BMW X5 Xdrive35I SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 6152
2015 BMW X5 Xdrive50I SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 6152

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2027X5 40 xDriveAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 26
2026X5 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2026X5 M60i xDriveAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 19
2026X5 sDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 25
2026X5 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 25
2026X5 xDrive50eAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 22
2025X5 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2025X5 M60i xDriveAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 19
2025X5 sDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 25
2025X5 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 25
2025X5 xDrive50eAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 22
2024X5 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2024X5 M60i xDriveAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 19
2024X5 sDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 25
2024X5 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 25
2023X5 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2023X5 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2023X5 M50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 18
2023X5 sDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2023X5 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2023X5 xDrive45eAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 20
2022X5 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2022X5 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2022X5 M50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 18
2022X5 sDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2022X5 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2022X5 xDrive45eAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 20
2021X5 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2021X5 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2021X5 M50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 18
2021X5 sDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2021X5 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2021X5 xDrive45eAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 20
2020X5 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2020X5 M CompetitionAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 15
2020X5 M50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 18
2020X5 sDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 23
2020X5 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 22
2020X5 xDrive50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 18
2019X5 xDrive40iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 22
2019X5 xDrive50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 19
2018X5 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 16
2018X5 sDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 21
2018X5 xDrive 35dAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo 25
2018X5 xDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 20
2018X5 xDrive40eAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 24
2018X5 xDrive50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 17
2017X5 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 16
2017X5 sDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 21
2017X5 xDrive 35dAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo 25
2017X5 xDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 20
2017X5 xDrive40eAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 24
2017X5 xDrive50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 17
2016X5 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 16
2016X5 sDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 21
2016X5 xDrive35dAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo 25
2016X5 xDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 20
2016X5 xDrive40eAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 24
2016X5 xDrive50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 17
2015X5 MAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 16
2015X5 sDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 22
2015X5 xDrive35dAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo 27
2015X5 xDrive35iAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo 21
2015X5 xDrive50iAuto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo 17

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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