Compare 2017 BMW X5 vs X5 M Review

2017 BMW X5 vs X5 M

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The Edmunds A-rated BMW X5 offers upscale materials, spacious comfort, and utility under one roof. If you want to please the driver, the X5 M is ready to thrill. In this comparison, we can only scratch the surface of these two choices.

Performance

For starters, the X5 sDrive 35i comes with a 300 horsepower-engine that manages the 0-60 mph sprint in just 6.1 seconds. Going green, the 308-horsepower BMW X5 40e has electric power to boost performance and reduce fuel use. It can travel 14 miles on a charge. Driving enthusiasts will want the TwinPower Turbo with 445 horsepower and 480 lb.-ft. of torque. With this much power, the X5 races the 0-60 mph sprint in a mere 4.7 seconds. This is one competitive SUV, but the X5 M can do more.

If Mom and Dad want the best engine that BMW has to offer, check under the hood of the BMW X5 M. This racy ride only needs four seconds to sprint from zero to 60 mph. The M TwinPower Turbo spits out 567 horsepower and 553 lb.-ft. of torque. This is the most powerful engine that BMW has ever assigned to a sports utility vehicle. xDrive ensures track-level performance regardless of the road. Harnessing cornering force, the improved front suspension is paired with a self-leveling anti-roll rear suspension. Launch Control is part of the 8-speed automatic transmission.

Appearance

Sleek curb appeal is spiced up by high-gloss black Aero Blades. The X5 interior keeps you comfortable with 14-way power adjusting seats with three-way power heated cushioning. Sensatec upholstery is matched with poplar wood trim. Ambiance lighting comes in nine selectable interior designs. A panoramic moonroof invites the natural world for a visit. A large 10.2-inch navigation screen comes with HD radio and a nine-speaker HiFi sound system. The iDrive system utilizes a touchpad Controller, voice controls, and eight programmable memory buttons. As you climb the trim ladder, you can enjoy more style and comfort.

X5 M editions take it up a notch inside and out. The SUVs are dressed with shadowline trim and high-gloss shadowline roof rails. The exterior emphasizes speed with its M quad tailpipes and large double-spoke light alloy wheels. The elegant cabin has a leather dashboard and an anthracite Alcantara headliner to compliment the rich leather seats. Drivers will appreciate an 18-way power chair and power-adjusting steering column. The dash wears a racy instrument cluster with M Drivelogic displays. A 16-speaker Harman Kardon system surrounds passengers with sound.

Safety

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash tests, the X5 is ready to protect you and your precious cargo. This five-star rating doesn’t even take into account the many ways the X5 helps prevent accidents. Adaptive xenon headlights level the light and turn the corner with the vehicle trajectory. A top-down camera system shows you the perimeter. A suite of crash avoidance features, offered on the X5 and X5 M, act like a copilot. The forward collision warning and pedestrian detection system are linked to an auto-brake, mitigating or eliminating crash impact. For even more help, a lane departure warning and a blind spot monitor reduce the chances of a side-swipe accident.