Which BMW X5 years have AWD or 4WD?
The BMW X5 offers AWD or 4WD in 13 of the 13 model years we have trim data for (2015–2027). It first appears in 2015, standard on the xDrive35d, xDrive35i, xDrive50i and Base (M). Every trim has it standard from 2027 on.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Standard | Standard on every trim (40). |
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the M60i, xDrive40i, xDrive50e and Competition (M). Not on the sDrive40i. |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the M60i, xDrive40i and xDrive50e. Not on the sDrive40i and Competition (M). |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the M60i, xDrive40i and xDrive50e. Not on the sDrive40i and Competition (M). |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the M50i, xDrive40i, xDrive45e and Base (M). Not on the sDrive40i. |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the M50i, xDrive40i and xDrive45e. Not on the sDrive40i and Base (M). |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the M50i, xDrive40i and xDrive45e. Not on the sDrive40i and Base (M). |
| 2020 | Some trims | Standard on the xDrive40i, xDrive50i, Base (M) and Competition (M). Not on the M50i and sDrive40i. |
| 2019 | Standard | Standard on every trim (xDrive40i and xDrive50i). |
| 2018 | Some trims | Standard on the xDrive35d, xDrive35i, xDrive40e iPerformance, xDrive50i and Base (M). Not on the sDrive35i. |
| 2017 | Some trims | Standard on the xDrive35d, xDrive35i, xDrive40e iPerformance, xDrive50i and Base (M). Not on the sDrive35i. |
| 2016 | Some trims | Standard on the xDrive35d, xDrive35i, xDrive40e and xDrive50i. Not on the sDrive35i. |
| 2015 | Some trims | Standard on the xDrive35d, xDrive35i, xDrive50i and Base (M). Not on the sDrive35i. |
"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.
More about the BMW X5
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayThird row (7+ seats)Tows 5,000 lb or morePower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof