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Used 2019 BMW X5 SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2019 BMW X5 is a midsize luxury SUV available as the xDrive40i or the xDrive50i. Both models have standard all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Many of the same packages and options are available between the two trim levels, but a few are reserved solely for the V8-powered xDrive50i. Seating for five is standard, but you can order an optional third-row seat to boost passenger capacity to seven.

The xDrive40i is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine (335 horsepower, 330 pound-feet). Standard feature highlights include 19-inch wheels, adaptive LED headlights and LED foglights, a panoramic sunroof, adaptive shock absorbers and a power liftgate.

Inside, there's a power-adjustable, leather-wrapped steering wheel, power-adjustable and heated front seats, simulated leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, ambient lighting, a configurable digital gauge cluster display, a 12.3-inch central display, two USB ports and a 10-speaker sound system.

You also get a full suite of driver aids that include pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert and adaptive cruise control.

The xDrive50i replaces the turbocharged six-cylinder engine with a turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 (456 hp, 479 lb-ft). Inside, the 50i comes with upgraded multicontour front seats, leather upholstery, a 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system and four-zone climate control.

You'll want to look out for three notable packages (BMW also calls them Tiers). The Convenience package is only available with the xDrive40i. Selecting this adds keyless entry, four-zone climate control and satellite radio.

The Premium package adds a head-up display, gesture control for the infotainment system, wireless charging, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and enhanced USB and Bluetooth connections. The Executive package, which requires the Premium package, comes with remote engine start, soft-close automatic doors, heated and cooled cupholders, rear passenger window shades, and adaptive LED headlights with laser light.

BMW also offers a few mechanical upgrades for the X5. These include the Comfort Handling package (rear-wheel steering and an adjustable air suspension), the Dynamic Handling package (rear-wheel steering, stronger brakes, and sportier suspension and differential tuning) and the Off-Road package (the air suspension, extra off-road drive modes and underbody skid plates).

Other optional features are two exterior trim packages (xLine Design or M Sport Design), ventilated and massaging seats, semiautomated low-speed driving assistance, parking assistance, a night-vision system, a Bowers & Wilkins sound system, and a rear-seat entertainment system.

Which X5 trim does Edmunds recommend?

Go with the xDrive40i. It provides an agreeable amount of performance, and it serves as a more affordable starting point than the 50i to add packages and options. Of course, there is a myriad of them. An easy way to add a bunch of luxury-grade extras is to get the Executive package, which automatically requires a couple less expensive packages as well.

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X5 xDrive40i
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Features

Features

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

Specifications

Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
335 hp @ 5,500 rpm
456 hp @ 5,250 rpm
Engine torque
330 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
479 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
Engine displacement
3.0 l
4.4 l
Engine configuration
inline 6
v8
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
265/50R19
265/50R19
Wheel size
19 X 9.0-in
19 X 9.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
20 / 26 / 22 MPG
17 / 22 / 19 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
21.9 gal.
21.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
438 / 569 miles
372 / 482 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
41.4 ft.
41.4 ft.
Curb weight
4,813 lb.
5,170 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.7 in.
8.7 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
87.3 in.
87.3 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
78.9 in.
78.9 in.
Height
69.0 in.
69.0 in.
Length
194.3 in.
194.3 in.
Wheelbase
117.1 in.
117.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
33.9 cu. ft.
33.9 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.8 in.
40.8 in.
Front Leg Room
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room
60.0 in.
60.0 in.
Rear Head Room
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
Rear Leg Room
37.4 in.
37.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Interior
Amarone/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Extended Merino, premium leather
Coffee Extended Merino, premium leather
Canberra Beige Vernasca, leather
Coffee Vernasca, leather
Cognac Vernasca, leather
Black Vernasca, leather
Black Vernasca w/Brown Contrast Stitching, leather
Tartufo Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Vernasca, leather
Canberra Beige/Black SensaTec, leatherette
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Amarone/Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Extended Merino, premium leather
Coffee Extended Merino, premium leather
Canberra Beige Vernasca, leather
Coffee Vernasca, leather
Cognac Vernasca, leather
Black Vernasca, leather
Tartufo Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Vernasca, leather
Exterior
Ametrin Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Ruby Black Metallic
Jet Black
Arctic Grey Metallic
Alpine White
Sunstone Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Pyrite Brown Metallic
Terra Brown Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Ametrin Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Ruby Black Metallic
Jet Black
Arctic Grey Metallic
Alpine White
Sunstone Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Pyrite Brown Metallic
Terra Brown Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic