2021 BMW X5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.1s
- M50i AWD, 523 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 12% of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: top 15% of 145 SUVs (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M50i AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 523 hp | 553 lb-ft | 5,260 lb | 199 | 10.1 | 4.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $82,800 |
| xDrive45e Plug-In Hybrid | 3.0L plug-in hybrid | 389 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.7 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $65,400 |
| sDrive40i RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 331 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $59,400 |
| xDrive40i AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 331 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $61,700 |
| xDrive45e AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 389 hp | 331 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $65,400 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 2 | 335 hp | sDrive40i RWD | $59,400 | Base | $1,670 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 1 | 389 hp | xDrive45e AWD | $65,400 | +$6,000 | $1,920 | +$250 |
| 3.0L plug-in hybrid | 1 | 389 hp | xDrive45e Plug-In Hybrid | $65,400 | $0 | $1,643 | -$26 |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 1 | 523 hp | M50i AWD | $82,800 | +$17,400 | $2,133 | +$464 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in hybrids: 50% electric miles.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 5 | sDrive40i RWD | $59,400 | 4.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the sDrive40i RWD: 335 hp, 23 mpg, $59,400. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo XC60 | Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression | 400 hp | 27 mpg | $53,500 | N/A |
| Volvo XC90 | Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression 7P | 400 hp | 27 mpg | $63,450 | N/A |
X5 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 BMW X5: 2.0 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 BMW X5.
| Measure | 2021 BMW X5 | 2021 Lexus RX |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | M50i AWD | Hybrid 450h AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.1 s | 6.1 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 523 hp | 308 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,260 lb | 4,740 lb |
| hp per ton | 199 | 130 |
| lb per hp | 10.1 | 15.4 |
| MSRP | $82,800 | $47,920 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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