2021 BMW X5 M Review
Price: $67,998





+153
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7.9
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
The 2021 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. That said, it's a riot when pushed hard. The interior is handsome and comfortable, with a decent cargo area and a good amount of in-car tech. It's not as smooth or comfortable as the standard X5, so this M model is best suited for those willing to compromise comfort for performance.
2021 BMW X5 M Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- Now available with Android Auto smartphone integration
- Minor changes to feature availability and option packages
- Part of the fourth X5 generation introduced for 2019
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Iowa
$302/mo for X5 M Base
X5 M Base
vs
$214/mo
Avg. Large SUV
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BMW X5 M Owner Reviews
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5 out of 5 starsKeith, 10/02/2020
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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5 out of 5 starsKadidia, 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
bmw x5 2021, terible front seats
1 out of 5 starsScott, 07/25/2024
2021 BMW X5 M 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
There are two stitch lines along the back of the lower shoulder area, which makes sitting on the seat very uncomfortable. the stitch lines are higher than the chair's surface, which makes it against your back while you lay your back on it. It's a terrible design. I went to the dealership and asked to fix it, they said that is the way it was designed, and even if I change to a new chair … that will be the same. I would never buy this car again.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 BMW X5 M, so we've included reviews for other years of the X5 M since its last redesign.
2021 X5 M Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $105,100 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 15 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $302/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 33.9 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the X5 M models:
- Blind-Spot Monitoring
- Warns drivers when there are vehicles or objects in their vehicle's blind spots.
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Automatically applies the brakes to avoid or lessen an imminent front collision.
- Lane Departure Warning
- Alerts the driver if the vehicle begins to wander out of its lane.
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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