Used 2021 BMW X5 SUV Trims Comparison

sDrive40i and xDrive40i
The only significant difference between the two trims is that the xDrive40i comes with all-wheel drive while the sDrive40i uses rear-wheel drive. Standard features include:

• Turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine (335 horsepower, 330 lb-ft)
• Eight-speed automatic transmission
• Adaptive LED headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
• 19-inch wheels
• Adaptive suspension dampers
• Panoramic sunroof
• Simulated leather upholstery
• Power-adjustable and heated front seats
• Keyless entry with push-button start
• Digital instrument cluster
• 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 10-speaker audio system

Standard safety features and driver aids include:

• Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
• Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
• Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

Options on these trims include:

• Individual options
• Front and rear heated seats
• Heated front armrests and steering wheel
• Third-row seating
• Adjustable air suspension (can adjust the vehicle's ride height)
• Upgraded M Sport brakes
• M Sport package
• 20-inch wheels
• M Sport steering wheel
• M Sport exterior trim
• Convenience package
• Remote start
• Four-zone automatic climate control
• Wireless charging
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Premium package
  Includes Convenience package features, adding:

• Gesture control for the infotainment system (can use hand gestures to control certain vehicle features)
• Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
• 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
• Executive package
  Includes Premium package features plus:

• Adaptive laser headlights
• Panoramic glass roof with embedded LEDs
• Glass-trimmed shifter and infotainment knob
• Rear window shades
• Driving Assistance package
• Upgraded cruise control with stop-and-go traffic assist and steering assist on the highway
• Luxury Seating package
• 20-way power-adjustable, ventilated and massaging front seats
• Leather upholstery

xDrive45e
The xDrive45e is new for 2021. It's a plug-in hybrid, meaning it has a small battery pack that can be plugged in and charged, allowing for an estimated 30 miles of all-electric driving, more than twice the estimated range of the last X5 plug-in hybrid. It uses a turbocharged six-cylinder engine paired with electric motors. Total system output is 389 hp.

Features and options broadly match those on the sDrive40i and xDrive40i, although you can't get the third-row seat on the xDrive45e.

M50i
The M50i represents a middle tier between the regular X5 and the bonkers X5 M. It's powered by a turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 (523 hp, 553 lb-ft) and has a number of performance features, though it's not as hardcore as the full M model. Feature include those on the lower models, but it adds or replaces some features, including:

• M Sport brakes
• M Sport-tuned adaptive suspension and all-wheel-drive system
• M Sport steering wheel
• 20-inch wheels
• Leather upholstery
• 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
• Standard 20-way power-adjustable front seats
• Four-zone automatic climate control
• Wireless charging
• Optional Premium package
• Optional Executive package