2023 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 13% of 176 SUVs (2023).
- Horsepower: top 15% of 176 SUVs (2023).
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 | $85,400 |
| sDrive40i RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 331 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $61,600 |
| xDrive40i AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 331 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $63,900 |
| xDrive45e AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl hybrid | 389 hp | 331 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $65,700 |
| xDrive45e Plug-In Hybrid | 3.0L plug-in hybrid | 389 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $65,700 |
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 | $61,600 | Base | $1,670 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl hybrid | 1 | 389 hp | xDrive45e AWD | $65,700 | +$4,100 | N/A | N/A |
| 3.0L plug-in hybrid | 1 | 389 hp | xDrive45e Plug-In Hybrid | $65,700 | $0 | $1,643 | -$26 |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 1 | 523 hp | M50i AWD | $85,400 | +$19,700 | $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 | $61,600 | 4.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the sDrive40i RWD: 335 hp, 23 mpg, $61,600. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo XC60 | T8 Recharge Core AWD | 455 hp | 28 mpg | $57,200 | 4.1 s |
| Lexus RX | RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD | 366 hp | 27 mpg | $62,000 | 5.9 s |
X5 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 BMW X5: 1.8 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 BMW X5.
| Measure | 2023 BMW X5 | 2023 Lexus RX |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | M50i AWD | RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.1 s | 5.9 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 523 hp | 366 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,260 lb | 4,750 lb |
| hp per ton | 199 | 154 |
| lb per hp | 10.1 | 13.0 |
| MSRP | $85,400 | $62,000 |
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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