2023 BMW X5 M Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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The X5 was BMW’s first SUV, and it remains one of the most compelling and feature-rich vehicles in the automaker’s catalog. The X5 M takes all of that and adds raging performance and aggressive styling to the mix. The muscular SUV competes most directly with the Audi RS Q8. The astute among you will remember that the RS Q8 forms the basis of the bonkers Lamborghini Urus, so the BMW X5 M has its competition, and its work, cut out for it.

The 2023 BMW X5 M is offered in a single, well-equipped trim. It’s powered by a twin-turbocharged V8 engine rated at up to 617 horsepower with the available Competition Package equipped. The engine and powertrain are extreme in every sense of the word, and to keep everything cool, BMW installed four water pumps, six radiators, and a dedicated transmission-cooling system. Power reaches all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission that features a three-stage shifting system and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

Three drive modes are available: Comfort, Sport, and Sport +. The modes allow the driver to dial in feel and controls for steering, suspension, exhaust, and throttle. The big SUV has plenty of go-power, and to bring everything back to a stop, BMW fitted six-piston M front brakes with ventilated, drilled discs.

The SUV’s exterior design mirrors that of the standard X5, which is a subdued family SUV with clean lines and styling. The M adds more aggressive front bodywork and larger wheels. Around the back, BMW installed a quad exhaust and widened the SUV’s stance for a more muscular look.

As somewhat of a flagship SUV, the X5 M brings a plush interior to match its ferocious performance. Merino leather upholstery comes standard and is joined by an Alcantara headliner and carbon fiber trim. The SUV’s dash is coated in leather, and even the cargo area gets nice velour carpeting. A two-panel panoramic sunroof comes standard, and every X5 M comes with a power tailgate.

The list of standard advanced safety gear is long. BMW includes forward-collision warnings, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, speed-limit recognition, lane-departure alerts, rear cross-traffic alerts, programmable LED daytime running lights, automatic high beams, rain-sensing wipers, and a parking-assistance system. A surround-view camera system also comes standard.

With a $109,795 starting price, the X5 M is firmly rooted at the top end of the SUV space. That price includes a $995 destination charge and a $100 credit for the removal of the hands-free tailgate option. Like many automakers these days, BMW sometimes has to remove features to keep vehicles moving down the assembly line, as the ongoing chip shortage has made it difficult to meet demand.

Chris Teague
Published Sep 1, 2022 by Chris Teague
Chris is an automotive journalist covering new vehicle reveals, news, and technology. He loves digging into the details to tell entertaining and informative stories.

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by Andy R
Apr 08, 2023
Solid as a rock. Carves the road. Sturdy and blazing fast. Amazing driving experience. It has everything you’ll ever need in driving. I will keep mine forever. This is possible my last car, after owning other BMW, Benz, Lexus etc.. Apr 08, 2023
by Donovan R
Mar 22, 2023
This car is everything I needed and more. no regrets i would purchase it again Mar 22, 2023

2023 BMW X5 M Pricing

Original MSRP
$108,900 to $108,900
Price range
$74,831 to $80,235
Average price on CG
$74,870
YoY price change
$80,166 to $74,870

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Internet radio app: Spotify · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · Watts: 464

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: carbon · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: carbon · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Active parking system: driver controlled brake, gas and gear selection · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 20

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.15 · Locking differential: rear

Engine

Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Fender lip moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 20

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: anti-trapping feature · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · Roof rails: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Dash camera: front recording · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: vibrating steering wheel · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 13.0

Suspension

Air Suspension: rear · Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist · Smart device app compatibility: BMW ConnectedDrive · Smart device app function: horn/light operation · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer

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