2026 BMW X5 M 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.7s
- Competition AWD, 617 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 15% of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: top 14% of 175 SUVs (2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competition AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 617 hp | 553 lb-ft | 5,498 lb | 224 | 8.9 | 3.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $131,000 |
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
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 1 | 617 hp | Competition AWD | $131,000 | Base | $2,560 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 1 | Competition AWD | $131,000 | 3.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Competition AWD: 617 hp, 15 mpg, $131,000. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi RS Q8 | Performance AWD | 631 hp | 16 mpg | $138,300 | 3.4 s |
X5 M by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 BMW X5 M: 1.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 BMW X5 M.
| Measure | 2026 BMW X5 M | 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Competition AWD | Luxury AWD |
| 0-60 | 3.7 s | 5.1 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 617 hp | 750 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,498 lb | 9,050 lb |
| hp per ton | 224 | 166 |
| lb per hp | 8.9 | 12.1 |
| MSRP | $131,000 | $127,405 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree