2024 BMW X5 M

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The 2024 X5 M is a fast, capable and well-appointed performance SUV that might be a little too high-strung for its own good. While the firm ride and sharp steering are great on a winding road, those qualities make the X5 M feel rough and heavy when you're driving around town. This M model is best suited for those willing to compromise comfort for performance.Read full review

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2024 BMW X5 M Review

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rating written byReese Counts^{Vehicle Test Editor
Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at Edmunds in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at Edmunds and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.}

Pros

Massive power from the turbocharged V8
Impressive handling and braking for such a big vehicle
Includes tech and other features from the standard X5

Cons

Stiff and sometimes unyielding ride
Small mirrors and thick roof pillars create large blind spots
Not a lot of interior storage

What's new

V8 engine gains mild hybrid system
Updated interior and exterior
Enhanced tech features
Part of the fourth X5 generation introduced for 2019

Overview

The X5 M is the bonkers high-performance version of BMW's X5, the brand's midsize SUV. It boasts a 617-horsepower turbocharged V8 (good for 0-to-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds when we tested it), upgraded brakes, a sport-tuned suspension, grippy tires and more aggressive-looking styling. It's hard to think of reasons why you might need a 2.5-ton SUV like this, but there plenty of emotional wants.

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Edmunds spotlight: All of the X5 M's changes for 2024

With the inclusion of last year's optional Competition package as standard, all models are now called X5 M Competition. The package includes a horsepower boost to 617 (up from 600 hp), upgraded wheels, a sport exhaust system and gloss black exterior trim. The X5 M Competition's turbocharged V8 receives a new 48-volt mild hybrid system that helps improve acceleration and smooths out the engine's stop-start function. BMW also refreshed the high-performance SUV's front end with restyled headlights, grille and air intakes. Inside, a new curved display that houses a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and a 14.9-inch center display sharpens the interior. The new screens display BMW's latest infotainment system called Operating System 8.

Competitors to consider

The X5 M Competition is a thrilling machine that'd be hard to pass up if you can afford its six-figure price tag, but there are other high-performance SUVs to consider. From Audi, there's the comfortable and agile 591-hp RS Q8. Mercedes offers the elegant but insanely quick 603-hp AMG GLE 63 S. Porsche's competitor is the 729-hp Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid, which is a plug-in hybrid. Or for a slightly more subdued take on an X5, there's the 523-hp M60i performance model. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below for a full rundown on the BMW X5 M Competition.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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7.9

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Performance

8.5/10

How does the X5 M drive? The X5 M is hilariously quick, with a 0-60 mph time of just 3.5 seconds. That's faster than most sports cars we test at Edmunds, much less a 2.5-ton luxury SUV. That's thanks to the M5 sedan's twin-turbo V8. That said, it's not hairy to drive. It settles down in the city or on the highway. Braking performance is similar, with sports car-like numbers in testing and smooth operation around town.

It handles well too, with a mostly stable suspension and decent steering, though some drivers may find both too stiff and heavy. While that weight provides good feedback on the road, it can make parking in tight spaces a bit of a chore. Our biggest complaint is the overabundance of drive modes. There are six settings for the transmission, along with multiple modes for the brakes, engine and suspension. It seems needlessly complicated.

Comfort

7.5/10

How comfortable is the X5 M? The X5 M's front sport seats offer plenty of adjustment. It may take some time to set the driver's seat up just right, but you'll be glad you took the time. The padding is firm and supportive, with good side and thigh bolstering. Unfortunately, the ride quality isn't quite as stellar. The X5 M is a bit too stiff even in its most comfortable setting. It won't break your back, but you'll feel most bumps and road imperfections.

There is also slightly more road noise than we'd prefer from an SUV in this class. On rough pavement, there's a constant drone from the tires. The exhaust note is always present too, though we're not going to complain about a V8's sound in an M-tuned vehicle. On the other hand, the climate control system is quiet and effective.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? The driver-focused interior is typical BMW, with most of the controls within easy reach of the driver. A quick look through the owner's manual goes a long way, and BMW's iDrive infotainment system does allow for some customization. Getting in and out is fairly easy thanks to the wide doors and relatively low ride height. The seats are set somewhat inward and make the step inside larger than you expect. The excellent driving position is upright and comfortable, though large pillars and wide mirrors make it somewhat difficult to see your blind spots. Two adults will fit comfortably across the rear seat, but three will not.

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Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? BMW's iDrive system is one of the best around. The learning curve might be steep for new users, but it quickly becomes second nature. You can also use BMW's voice controls to do things such as input navigation or make a call. Syncing a smartphone is easy, and Bluetooth connects quickly. The X5 M has wireless Apple CarPlay, which means you can sync up your phone's apps to the infotainment system without having to use a cord.

The X5 M does come with an extensive number of driver safety features, from surround-view cameras to adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking. For the most part these systems work well, but the lane centering system could use some refinement.

Storage

8/10

How’s the storage? The BMW X5 M's cargo is pretty big as far as midsize luxury SUVs go. The floor is low and wide and has multiple tie-downs. The power-folding split tailgate helps keep items from rolling out when the hatch is opened too. Interior storage isn't quite as practical, though it is about on par for the class. We like the deep door pockets that have large bottle holders, but we wish there was a bit more storage elsewhere in the center console.

All three second-row seats have car seat anchors, though it's likely too tight to fit three car seats across. Still, we like the flexibility all those anchors offer. The outboard anchors are easily marked and accessible, and the doors open wide enough to make installing a seat relatively easy.

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Fuel Economy

6/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates the X5 M gets 15 mpg in combined city/highway driving. That's near the bottom of the class. We don't expect these performance SUVs to be thrifty, but be prepared to pay for frequent fill-ups.

Value

7.5/10

Is the X5 M a good value? BMW, like other German automakers, has a well-deserved reputation for build quality. The interior is appointed with high-quality materials, including leather covering the seats, armrest and dashboard. Even the plastics look better than what you'll find on more mainstream vehicles. The fit and finish is equally impressive, with tight panel gaps and no shakes or rattles to speak of.

BMW offers four-year/50,000-mile limited and drivetrain warranties, which are average for the class. You also get three years/36,000 miles of free maintenance, besting all the X5 M's rivals.

Wildcard

8.5/10

While the X5 M can't quite hide its size and weight, it's got loads of charm, especially if you accept that it's not going to perform as well as an M5 sedan. The turbo V8 helps this bruising SUV scoot with a verve that will put a smile on your face.

Which X5 M does Edmunds recommend?

The X5 M comes very well equipped. We do think it's worth getting the Driving Assistance Professional package that helps make driving easier and safer and the Executive package for the extra luxury features such as front massaging seats and heated and cooled front cupholders.

BMW X5 M models

The 2024 BMW X5 M is only available as a Competition model. Under the hood is a 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 with a mild hybrid system (617 horsepower, 553 lb-ft of torque) that's backed by an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard on every X5 M Competition. Standard and feature highlights include:

X5 M Competition
Comes well equipped with:

21-inch front and 22-inch rear wheels with performance tires
Adaptive LED headlights with automatic high-beam assist
Adaptive sport suspension
High-performance brakes
Upgraded rear differential
Sport exhaust system
Panoramic sunroof
Power-folding, heated side mirrors
Four-zone automatic climate control
Heated front seats, armrests and steering wheel
Leather upholstery
Synthetic suede headliner

Standard tech features include:

Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
Digital instrument panel display
14.9-inch center display
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
Wireless smartphone charging pad
Drive recorder (records an image of the road ahead, which can be reviewed at a later time)
Gesture control (allows you to use hand gestures to operate certain infotainment functions)

The X5 M also has these advanced driver aids:

Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
Surround-view camera (gives you a top-down view of the X5 M and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention; can also be used remotely via a BMW smartphone app)

BMW offers a few notable optional packages on the X5 M Competition. They include:

Executive package

Panoramic sunroof with selectable LED lighting
Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut)
Rear window sunshades
Front seats with heating, ventilation and massage
Heated rear seats
Heated and cooled cupholders

Driving Assistance Professional package

Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
Automated lane change assistance (guides the vehicle into the next lane when the turn signal is used)
Hands-free driving (when certain conditions are met and when traveling under 40 mph on certain highways, the system allows the driver to take their hands off the steering wheel)

A 20-speaker Bowers and Wilkins audio system and red or black brake calipers can be added as stand-alone options.

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2020 BMW X5 M Competition 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

The reviewers of the x5m saying harsh suspension must be driving a town car! This beast is awesome! Ride is firm, but not harsh. Corners flat, acceleration is great. Good luck keeping your drivers license...

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Kadidia, 10/08/2020

2020 BMW X5 M 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

This is one of the best driving cars I have every owned in my life. I would recommend for everyone

Greatest daily drive performance , handling and co

Hazely, 04/25/2024

2023 BMW X5 M 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

Likes are performance, handling and smoothness of ride. Dislike time it takes to get acclimated all electronic functions available. You must use the my drive app.

A repeat customer

Nando , 03/26/2023

2023 BMW X5 M 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)

Solid vehicle at a fair price

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2024 BMW X5 M Features & Specs

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$122,300
Engine Type	Mild hybrid
Combined MPG	15 MPG
Cost to Drive	$320/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	33.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the X5 M include:

Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test	Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated	Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original	Good
Side Impact Test – Updated	Not Tested
Roof Strength Test	Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint	Good

2024 BMW X5 M First Impressions

byCameron Rogers

•2/21/2023

What is the X5 M?

You may have traded in the apartment in the city for a two-story in the suburbs, weekend bar crawls for dry brunches, and the lone wolf life for a spouse and 2.5 rugrats. But the thirst for speed never really left when you had to give up the M4, did it? Luckily, BMW also makes the X5 M — a midsize SUV that offers the practicality to combat the everyday grind but also satiates your need for serious performance. And it's about to get an upgrade for 2024, starting with the standard inclusion of last year's optional Competition package.

What's under the X5 M's hood?

While the standard X5 comes in three powertrain configurations (inline-six, inline-six plug-in hybrid and V8), the X5 M Competition is only available with one engine, but it's an absolute beast. A turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 produces an immense 617 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque and drives all four wheels. That's the same output of last year's X5 M with the Competition package, but this time around, the powertrain is augmented by an electric motor placed within the transmission housing and fed by a 48-volt battery.

The motor powers the vehicle electronics and is said to smooth the engine stop-start function. And although BMW's official estimated 0-60 mph time of 3.7 seconds is unchanged versus the 2023 model with the Competition package, BMW also says the motor helps give the X5 M Comp a little boost in midrange acceleration. The first three gear ratios of the eight-speed transmission are shorter than before, which should also provide quicker acceleration, even though that may not be revealed in the metrics BMW has disclosed so far. Rounding out the benefits of the mild hybrid is potentially increased fuel economy, though EPA estimates aren't available just yet.

How's the X5 M's interior?

The X5 M benefits from the 2024 update that affects all X5 models. That means a big change to the interior, highlighted by the sizable single pane of glass that now contains both the 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and the 14.9-inch center-mounted infotainment screen. More controls have been integrated into the digital interface, something buyers may or may not like, but the lack of clutter is appreciated nonetheless. Reprofiled air vents almost disappear into the newly designed dashboard.

A mix of traditional with virtual touch-sensitive buttons are placed around the X5's iDrive controller for functions like the parking brake, drive modes and the optional two-axle air suspension. A gear selector with a new design sits among the buttons and, as on other higher-end BMWs, it can be optioned in glass.

Unlike the regular X5, which comes standard with a synthetic leather upholstery BMW calls Sensafin, the X5 M is decked out in leather seats and leather trim around the instrument panel, with leather on the dashboard available as an option. Carbon-fiber shift paddles and M-specific driving modes round out the features unique to the X5 M.

How's the X5 M's tech?

Behind the new digital screens is BMW's new Operating System 8. Faster and more flexible, the new OS allows for increased connectivity and features a more smartphone-esque menu structure. Another nifty new feature is the augmented reality functionality for the navigation system. Allowing for more precise turn-by-turn directions, systems like these are very helpful when you're dealing with unfamiliar areas and difficult intersections.

Other tech features include a new digital key for both Apple and Android phone users, an orchestrated entry lighting display, automated parking controllable from either inside or outside of the vehicle, and a new semi-automated hands-free driving system capable of speeds up to 85 mph on selected highways.

Edmunds says

Though the 2024 BMW X5 M isn't any faster on paper, the electrification of the powertrain may yield some benefits yet. Stay tuned to this space as we put the refreshed rocket through its paces.

FAQ

Is the BMW X5 M a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2024 X5 M both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.9 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2024 X5 M gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 7 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the X5 M has 33.9 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a BMW X5 M. Learn more

What's new in the 2024 BMW X5 M?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2024 BMW X5 M:

V8 engine gains mild hybrid system
Updated interior and exterior
Enhanced tech features
Part of the fourth X5 generation introduced for 2019

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Is the BMW X5 M reliable?

To determine whether the BMW X5 M is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the X5 M. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the X5 M's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2024 BMW X5 M a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2024 BMW X5 M is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2024 X5 M and gave it a 7.9 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2024 X5 M gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 7 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2024 X5 M is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2024 BMW X5 M?

The least-expensive 2024 BMW X5 M is the 2024 BMW X5 M Competition 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $122,300.

Other versions include:

Competition 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) which starts at $122,300

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What are the different models of BMW X5 M?

If you're interested in the BMW X5 M, the next question is, which X5 M model is right for you? X5 M variants include Competition 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A). For a full list of X5 M models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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