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Used 2018 BMW X5 SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 BMW X5 is a midsize luxury SUV that is available in 35i, 35d, 40e and 50i trim levels. All have all-wheel drive (xDrive) except for the 35i, which comes standard with rear-wheel drive (sDrive). A high-performance X5 M variant is reviewed separately. There is seating for five passengers, and an optional third-row seat increases capacity to seven.

Standard features for the 35i and 35d models include 19-inch wheels, adaptive xenon headlights, LED foglights, power-folding and heated mirrors, auto-dimming mirrors, automatic wipers, a panoramic sunroof, roof rails, a power liftgate, and front and rear parking sensors.

On the inside, you get dual-zone automatic climate control, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, premium vinyl upholstery, power-adjustable and heated front seats, driver-seat memory functions, 40/20/40-split folding rear seats, BMW Assist emergency communications, a 10.2-inch central display screen, BMW's iDrive infotainment interface, a navigation system, voice controls and a nine-speaker sound system.

The 40e plug-in hybrid includes all of the above, along with adjustable suspension dampers and rear air suspension (optional on all other X5s), along with hybrid-specific instrumentation and additional iDrive menu items.

The X5 50i includes all of the features found in the 35i along with keyless ignition and entry, leather upholstery, upgraded front seats, four-zone climate control and 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system.

Options include the Luxury, xLine and M Sport equipment lines that have different wheel designs (up to 20 inches), color schemes, and trim and upholstery types. The M Sport also includes sport front seats and shift paddles for the transmission.

Other bundled options include the Premium package for all but the 50i (keyless ignition and entry, four-zone climate control and satellite radio) and the Luxury Seating package (multicontour front seats with ventilation).

The Driver Assistance package adds a variety of driver safety aids, and you can get even more with the Driver Assistance Plus package. The Dynamic Handling package for xDrive models adds adaptive dampers, a rear air suspension and a body-roll mitigation feature for improved road holding. The Lighting package bundles upgraded adaptive LED headlights and automatic high-beam headlight control.

Other options for the BMW X5 include Apple CarPlay, a 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen surround-sound audio system, upgraded or extended leather upholstery, upgraded interior trim and manual sunshades for the rear windows. All X5s except the hybrid can be equipped with second-row comfort seats (with fore/aft and recline adjustment) and a third-row seat (includes the rear air suspension). You can also order a rear-seat entertainment system and a night-vision camera system.

Which X5 trim does Edmunds recommend?

The diesel-powered X5 xDrive35d model delivers the best combination of performance and efficiency. Choose the right options and it's easily the best value in the lineup. For safety-conscious shoppers, we suggest adding the optional Driver Assistance packages for another layer of passenger protection.

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Hayward, CA
Vehicle
X5 sDrive35i
X5 xDrive35i
X5 xDrive35d
X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
X5 xDrive50i
Vehicle
sDrive35i
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A
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1 for sale near you
xDrive35i
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A
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4 for sale near you
xDrive35d
3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A
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1 for sale near you
xDrive40e iPerformance
2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A
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6 for sale near you
xDrive50i
4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Keyless Ignition
optional
optional
optional
optional
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
300 hp @ 5,800 rpm
300 hp @ 5,800 rpm
255 hp @ 4,000 rpm
308 hp
445 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
300 lb-ft @ 1,200 rpm
300 lb-ft @ 1,200 rpm
413 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
332 lb-ft
480 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
Engine displacement
3.0 l
3.0 l
3.0 l
2.0 l
4.4 l
Engine configuration
inline 6
inline 6
inline 6
inline 4
v8
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
255/50R19
255/50R19
255/50R19
255/50R19
255/50R19
Wheel size
19 X 9.0-in
19 X 9.0-in
19 X 9.0-in
19 X 9.0-in
19 X 9.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG/City/Hwy/Combined MPG (Gas only)
18 / 25 / 21 MPG
18 / 24 / 20 MPG
23 / 29 / 25 MPG
23 / 25 / 24 MPG
15 / 21 / 17 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe/City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
55 / 57 / 56 MPGe
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
22.4 gal.
22.4 gal.
22.4 gal.
22.4 gal.
22.4 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)/Gas Driving Range (city/hwy)
403 / 560 miles
403 / 538 miles
515 / 650 miles
515 / 560 miles
336 / 470 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
diesel fuel
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (required)
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Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
14 mi.
Not applicable
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
59
Not applicable
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
3.0 hr.
Not applicable
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
41.7 ft.
41.7 ft.
41.7 ft.
41.7 ft.
41.7 ft.
Curb weight
4,625 lb.
4,735 lb.
4,875 lb.
5,220 lb.
5,095 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.2 in.
8.2 in.
8.2 in.
8.2 in.
8.2 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
86.0 in.
86.0 in.
86.0 in.
86.0 in.
86.0 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
76.3 in.
76.3 in.
76.3 in.
76.3 in.
76.3 in.
Height
69.4 in.
69.4 in.
69.4 in.
69.4 in.
69.4 in.
Length
193.2 in.
193.2 in.
193.2 in.
193.2 in.
193.2 in.
Wheelbase
115.5 in.
115.5 in.
115.5 in.
115.5 in.
115.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
Front Leg Room
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
60.5 in.
60.5 in.
60.5 in.
60.5 in.
60.5 in.
Rear Head Room
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.6 in.
36.6 in.
36.6 in.
36.6 in.
36.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Terra Dakota, leather
Mocha Nappa, premium leather
Black Dakota, leather
Canberra Beige/Black Dakota, leather
Amaro Brown Extended Merino, premium leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Nutmeg Extended Merino, premium leather
Smoke White Extended Merino, premium leather
Criollo Brown Extended Merino, premium leather
Taupe Extended Merino, premium leather
Mocha Dakota, leather
Ivory White/Black Nappa, premium leather
Ivory White/Black Dakota, leather
Terra Dakota, leather
Mocha Nappa, premium leather
Black Dakota, leather
Canberra Beige/Black Dakota, leather
Amaro Brown Extended Merino, premium leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Nutmeg Extended Merino, premium leather
Smoke White Extended Merino, premium leather
Criollo Brown Extended Merino, premium leather
Taupe Extended Merino, premium leather
Mocha Dakota, leather
Ivory White/Black Nappa, premium leather
Ivory White/Black Dakota, leather
Terra Dakota, leather
Mocha Nappa, premium leather
Black Dakota, leather
Canberra Beige/Black Dakota, leather
Amaro Brown Extended Merino, premium leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Nutmeg Extended Merino, premium leather
Smoke White Extended Merino, premium leather
Criollo Brown Extended Merino, premium leather
Taupe Extended Merino, premium leather
Mocha Dakota, leather
Ivory White/Black Nappa, premium leather
Ivory White/Black Dakota, leather
Terra Dakota, leather
Mocha Nappa, premium leather
Black Dakota, leather
Canberra Beige/Black Dakota, leather
Amaro Brown Extended Merino, premium leather
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Nutmeg Extended Merino, premium leather
Smoke White Extended Merino, premium leather
Criollo Brown Extended Merino, premium leather
Taupe Extended Merino, premium leather
Mocha Dakota, leather
Ivory White/Black Nappa, premium leather
Ivory White/Black Dakota, leather
Terra Dakota, leather
Mocha Nappa, premium leather
Black Dakota, leather
Canberra Beige/Black Dakota, leather
Amaro Brown Extended Merino, premium leather
Nutmeg Extended Merino, premium leather
Smoke White Extended Merino, premium leather
Criollo Brown Extended Merino, premium leather
Taupe Extended Merino, premium leather
Mocha Dakota, leather
Ivory White/Black Nappa, premium leather
Ivory White/Black Dakota, leather
Exterior
Alpine White
Atlas Cedar Metallic
Pearl Silver Metallic
Ruby Black Metallic
Azurite Black Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Jet Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Imperial Blue Metallic
Space Gray Metallic
Alpine White
Atlas Cedar Metallic
Pearl Silver Metallic
Ruby Black Metallic
Azurite Black Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Jet Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Imperial Blue Metallic
Space Gray Metallic
Alpine White
Atlas Cedar Metallic
Pearl Silver Metallic
Ruby Black Metallic
Azurite Black Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Jet Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Imperial Blue Metallic
Space Gray Metallic
Alpine White
Atlas Cedar Metallic
Pearl Silver Metallic
Ruby Black Metallic
Azurite Black Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Jet Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Imperial Blue Metallic
Space Gray Metallic
Alpine White
Atlas Cedar Metallic
Pearl Silver Metallic
Ruby Black Metallic
Azurite Black Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Jet Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Imperial Blue Metallic
Space Gray Metallic