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2021 BMW X5 M towing capacity

Max tow rating

7,716lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 6,100 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
7,716 lb
80% rule
Up to 6,173 lb
Margin
1,616 lb (21%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
112% of 5,425 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 6,173 lbRating: 7,716 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 6,173 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
7,716 lb
80% of the rating
6,173 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 6,173 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbYes
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbYes
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 6,173 lb
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 6,173 lb
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 7,716 lb: AWD, $105,100.

2021 BMW X5 M tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
AWD4.4L 8cylAWD7,716 lb5,425 lb$105,100

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,000201020122015201820212023
Highest rating each year, 2010 to 2023. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2018: 6,000 lb to 7,716 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
BMW X5 M (this car)7,716 lbAWD$105,100
Land Rover Range Rover7,716 lbSWB 4WD$92,000
Audi RS Q87,700 lbAWD$114,500

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked