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2016 BMW X5

SUV · 2015–2027 · X5, X5 M

Trims and features

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What changed for 2016

2016 X5 trims

sDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive35ixDrive40exDrive50i
Price
Starting MSRP$54,700$57,700$57,000$62,100$71,500
Powertrain
EngineN55B30M0N57D30O1N55B30M0N20B20O0N63B44O1
Horsepower300 hp255 hp300 hp308 hp445 hp
Torque300 lb-ft413 lb-ft300 lb-ft332 lb-ft480 lb-ft
Transmission8HP458HP758HP458P75XPH8HP75
Gears88888
DrivetrainRwdAwdAwdAwdAwd
Fuel economy (combined)21 mpg—20 mpg24 mpg17 mpg
Electric range———14 mi—
Size and capability
Seats5 + option5 + option5 + option55 + option
Cargo behind last row35.8 cu ft35.8 cu ft35.8 cu ft34.2 cu ft35.8 cu ft
Max cargo76.7 cu ft76.7 cu ft76.7 cu ft72.5 cu ft76.7 cu ft
Ground clearance8.2 in8.2 in8.2 in8.2 in8.2 in
Length193.2 in193.2 in193.2 in193.2 in193.2 in
Curb weight4,680 lb4,930 lb4,790 lb5,220 lb5,150 lb
Tech
Apple CarPlayOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
Android AutoOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
Head-up displayOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
AudioOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalHarman Kardon + option
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise controlOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Lane keepingOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Blind-spot monitoringOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Automatic emergency brakingOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
360-degree cameraOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Comfort
SeatsSynthetic Leather + optionSynthetic Leather + optionSynthetic Leather + optionOptionalLeather + option
Heated seatsFront + optionFront + optionFront + optionFront + optionFront + option
Ventilated seatsOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Climate zonesOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional4
Exterior
SunroofPanoramic MoonroofPanoramic MoonroofPanoramic MoonroofPanoramic MoonroofPanoramic Moonroof
Power liftgatePower LiftgatePower LiftgatePower LiftgatePower LiftgatePower Liftgate
Wheels19 in + option19 in + option19 in + option19 in + option19 in + option
HeadlightsHID ProjectorHID ProjectorHID ProjectorHID ProjectorHID Projector
Packages and options (70)
sDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive35ixDrive40exDrive50i
Active Steering $1,550—OptionalOptional—Optional
Adaptive M Suspension $900OptionalOptionalOptional—Optional
Cold Weather Package $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Driver Assistance Package $1,400OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
Driver Assistance Plus $1,700OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Dynamic Damper Control + Rear Axle Air Suspension $1,500OptionalOptionalOptionalStandardOptional
Dynamic Handling Package $4,500—OptionalOptional—Optional
Executive Package $3,200————Optional
Ivory White Interior Design Package $1,950OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Lighting Package $1,900OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Luxury Line $1,100OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Luxury Seating Package $1,350OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
M Sport $4,450OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Mocha Interior Design Package $1,950OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Premium Package $2,550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
xLine $2,000OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Aluminum Running Boards $400OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Roof Rails in Black StandardStandardStandardStandardStandard
High-Gloss Roof Rails OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Running Boards Deletion OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Roof Rails in Satin Aluminum OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Soft-Close Automatic Doors $600OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Space-Saver Spare $150OptionalOptionalOptional—Optional
Ceramic Controls $650OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Comfort Rear Seats Including Backrest Angle and Fore/Aft Adjustments $500OptionalOptionalOptional—Optional
Front Ventilated Seats OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Leather Dashboard $1,200OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Multi-Contour Seats $1,300OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalStandard
Rear Manual Side Window Shades $250OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear-Seat Entertainment Professional $2,200OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Smartphone Integration $200OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Sport Seats OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
3rd Row Seat + Rear Axle Air Suspension $1,700OptionalOptionalOptional—Optional
Bang and Olufsen Sound System $4,500OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Harman Kardon Surround Sound System $875OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalStandard
ACC Stop and Go + Active Driving Assistant $1,900OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Night Vision with Pedestrian Detection $2,300OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Parking Assistant $500OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear View Camera $400OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalStandard
Surround View $750OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
19-inch Light Alloy Orbit Grey Wheels Style 449 with All-Season Run-Flat Tires OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
19-inch Light Alloy Multi-Spoke Wheels Style 448 with All-Season Run-Flat Tires OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
19-inch Light Alloy V-Spoke Wheels Style 450 with All-Season Run-Flat Tires StandardStandardStandardStandardStandard
20-inch Light Alloy Y-Spoke Wheels Style 451 with Performance Run-Flat Tires $950OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
20-inch M Light Alloy Double-Spoke Wheels Style 469M with Performance Run-Flat Tires $950OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
19-inch M Light Alloy Double-Spoke Wheels Style 467M with All-Season Run-Flat Tires OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Aluminum Hexagon Interior Trim OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Brushed Aluminum Trim OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Fineline Oak Wood Trim OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Fineline Pure Wood Trim OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Poplar Wood Trim StandardStandardStandardStandardStandard
Alpine White OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black Sapphire Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Carbon Black Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Dark Graphite Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Glacier Silver Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Imperial Blue Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Jet Black OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Mineral Silver Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Mineral White Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Space Gray Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Sparkling Brown Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black Dakota Leather $1,450OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black SensaTec OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
Canberra Beige/Black Dakota Leather $1,450OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ivory White and Black Dakota Leather $1,450OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ivory White Nappa Leather OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Mocha Dakota Leather $1,450OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Mocha Nappa Leather OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Terra Dakota Leather $1,450OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Oem order guide, Oem order guide, Oem order guide, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, options, 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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