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2018 BMW X5

SUV · 2015–2027 · X5, X5 M

Trims and features

2015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
X5X5 M

What changed for 2018

2018 X5 trims

sDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive35ixDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i
Price
Starting MSRP$56,950$60,750$59,250$63,500$73,800
Powertrain
EngineN55B30M0N57D30O1N55B30M0N20B20O0N63B44O1
Horsepower300 hp255 hp300 hp308 hp445 hp
Torque300 lb-ft413 lb-ft300 lb-ft332 lb-ft480 lb-ft
Transmission8HP458HP758HP45GA8P75HZ8HP75
Gears88888
DrivetrainRwdAwdAwdAwdAwd
Fuel economy (combined)21 mpg25 mpg20 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 weight4,625 lb4,875 lb4,735 lb5,220 lb5,095 lb
Tech
Apple CarPlayOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Android AutoOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Head-up displayOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
AudioOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalHarman Kardon + option
Wireless phone chargingOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise controlOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Lane keepingOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Blind-spot monitoringOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Automatic emergency brakingOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
360-degree cameraOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Parking sensorsFront, RearFront, RearFront, RearFront, RearFront, Rear
Comfort
SeatsSynthetic Leather + optionSynthetic Leather + optionSynthetic Leather + optionSynthetic Leather + optionLeather + option
Heated seatsFront + optionFront + optionFront + optionFront + optionFront + option
Ventilated seatsOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Climate zones2 + option2 + option2 + option2 + option4
Exterior
SunroofPanoramic MoonroofPanoramic MoonroofPanoramic MoonroofPanoramic MoonroofPanoramic Moonroof
Power liftgatePower LiftgatePower LiftgatePower LiftgatePower LiftgatePower Liftgate
Wheels19 in19 in19 in19 in19 in
HeadlightsHID Projector + optionHID Projector + optionHID Projector + optionHID Projector + optionHID Projector + option
Packages and options (110)
sDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive35ixDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i
Adaptive M Suspension $900OptionalOptionalOptional—Optional
Driving Assistance Package $1,700OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
Driving Assistance Plus Package $1,200OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Dynamic Damper Control + Rear Axle Air Suspension $1,500OptionalOptionalOptionalStandardOptional
Dynamic Handling Package $4,500—OptionalOptional—Optional
Dynamic Handling Package Equipment —OptionalOptional—Optional
Dynamic Performance Control + Active Roll Stabilization —OptionalOptional—Optional
Executive Package $2,800OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Interior Design Package OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ivory White Interior Design Package $1,950OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ivory White Nappa Leather Package with M Sport OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Lighting Package $1,900OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Luxury Package OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Luxury Seating Package $1,350OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
M Sport Package $4,350OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Mocha Interior Design Package $1,950OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Mocha Nappa Leather Package OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Mocha Nappa Leather Package with M Sport OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Parking Assistance Package $700OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Premium Package $1,150OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
3rd Row Seat + Rear Axle Air Suspension $1,700OptionalOptionalOptional—Optional
Adaptive Full LED Lights OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Aerodynamic Kit OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Aluminum Running Boards $400OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Automatic High Beams OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Chrome Line Exterior OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
High-Gloss Roof Rails OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
BMW iPerformance Design Elements Deletion ———Optional—
Luxury Line OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Retractable Headlight Washers OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Shadowline Exterior Trim OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Soft-Close Automatic Doors OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Space-Saver Spare $150OptionalOptionalOptional—Optional
Without Lines Designation Outside OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ceramic Controls $650OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Comfort Access Keyless Entry OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalStandard
Comfort Rear Seats Incl. Backrest Angle and Fore/Aft Adjustments $500OptionalOptionalOptional—Optional
Dynamic Digital Instrument Cluster OptionalOptionalOptional—Optional
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalStandard
Front Ventilated Seats $500OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Heated Rear Seats $350OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Heated Steering Wheel $190OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
(Ind) Extended Merino Leather $3,700OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Leather Dakota $1,450OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalStandard
Leather Dashboard $1,200OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
M Steering Wheel OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Merino Leather Dashboard OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Multi-Contour Seats $1,300OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalStandard
Nappa Leather OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Manual Side Window Shades $250OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear-Seat Entertainment Professional $2,200OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Sport Seats OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
3rd Row Seat Climate Control OptionalOptionalOptional—Optional
WiFi Hotspot OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Wireless Charging $400OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Apple CarPlay Compatibility $300OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Bang and Olufsen Sound System $4,500OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Enhanced USB and Bluetooth OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Harman Kardon Surround Sound System $875OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalStandard
SiriusXM Package Content OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
ACC Stop and Go + Active Driving Assistant OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Active Blind Spot Detection OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Active Driving Assistant OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Extended Collision Mitigation OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Head-Up Display $1,100OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Lane Departure Warning OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Night Vision with Pedestrian Detection $2,300OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Parking Assistant OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Side and Top View Cameras OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Speed Limit Info OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
20" M Light Alloy Double Spoke Wheels Style 469M Black with Performance Run-Flat Tires $600OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
19" Light Alloy V-Spoke Wheels Style 450 with All-Season Run-Flat Tires OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
19" Light Alloy Orbit Grey Wheels Style 449 with All-Season Run-Flat Tires StandardStandardStandardStandardStandard
19" M Light Alloy Double Spoke Wheels Style 467M with All-Season Run-Flat Tires OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
20" M Light Alloy Double Spoke Wheels Style 469M with Performance Run-Flat Tires $600OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
21" M Double-Spoke Wheels Style 599M with Performance Run-Flat Tires $1,550—OptionalOptional—Optional
20" Light Alloy Y-Spoke Wheels Style 451 with Performance Run-Flat Tires $600OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Aluminum Hexagon Interior Trim OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Brushed Aluminum Trim OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Fineline Oak Wood Trim OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Fineline Pure Textured Wood Trim OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Piano Finish Black Trim $1,080OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Poplar Wood Trim StandardStandardStandardStandardStandard
Alpine White OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Atlas Cedar Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Azurite Black Metallic $1,950OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black Sapphire Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Carbon Black Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Dark Graphite Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Glacier Silver Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Imperial Blue Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Jet Black OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Mineral White Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Pearl Silver Metallic $1,950OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ruby Black Metallic $1,950OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Space Gray Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Sparkling Brown Metallic $550OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Amaro Brown Extended Merino Leather $3,700OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black Dakota Leather OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black SensaTec OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
Canberra Beige / Black Dakota Leather OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Criollo Brown Extended Merino Leather $3,700OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ivory White and Black Dakota Leather OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ivory White and Black Nappa Leather OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Mocha Dakota Leather OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Mocha Nappa Leather OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Nutmeg Extended Merino Leather $3,700OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Smoke White Extended Merino Leather $3,700OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Taupe Extended Merino Leather $3,700OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Terra Dakota Leather OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional

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

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

NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and 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.

EPA fuel economy (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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