2023 BMW XM towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,952lb
- AWD, 4.4L 8cyl.
- Base trim: 5,952 lb.
- Top 31% of 151 SUVs (2023).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,700 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 5,952 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,762 lb
- Margin
- 1,252 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 78% of 6,062 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 8-11 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 5,952 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,762 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 4,762 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,762 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 5,952 lb: AWD, $159,000.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | 4.4L 8cyl | AWD | 5,952 lb | 6,062 lb | $159,000 |
Max rating by year
Only 2023 has a rating: 5,952 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 7,000 lb | G 550 AWD | $139,900 |
| BMW XM (this car) | 5,952 lb | AWD | $159,000 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree