BMW has taken the wraps off the 5th-gen X5, which, in addition to traditional powertrains, will also be available as an all-electric model for the first time. Order books are open in Germany, with prices starting at €95,750 for the X5 40d xDrive (diesel mild-hybrid) and €99,750 for the X5 40 xDrive (petrol mild-hybrid). Orders for the remaining variants will commence from October 8, 2026.
The 5th-gen X5 adopts BMW’s Neue Klasse design language we’ve seen on the latest models such as the iX3, the i3, and most recently, the M Concept. But of course, there are specific differences, such as those “double-X” light signatures at the front and winglet-like electric door handles on the side. Optional M Performance parts are available as usual, including front splitter, high-gloss black roof spoiler, rear diffuser, and mirror caps. Up to 23-inch rims can be found in the options list.
As standard, the new X5 rides on the Adaptive Suspension, but of course, the Adaptive Chassis Control and the Adaptive Chassis Control Professional with roll stabilisation can be found in the options list. The optionals will initially be available for BEV and PHEV models.
Although a new generation model, the 5th-gen X5 uses the previous-gen’s Cluster Architecture (CLAR), most likely with a few minor tweaks. The new model is slightly larger than the standard-wheelbase previous-gen X5. It measures 4,994 mm long, 2,000 mm wide and 1,751 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 3,035 mm. A 53-litre frunk may not be all that usable, but the boot space measures up to 1,850 litres depending on the variant.
Moving on to the juicy bits of the story then, the X5 40d xDrive packs a 3.0L straight-six turbo diesel coupled with a 48-volt mild hybrid system, offering 230 kW (313 metric hp) and 670 Nm (494 lb-ft). There’s also the X5 40 xDrive, packing a 3.0L straight-six turbo petrol coupled with a 48-volt mild hybrid system, offering 294 kW (400 metric hp) and 580 Nm (428 lb-ft). Transmission in both cases is an 8-speed ZF auto with xDrive AWD system.
Next up, we’ve the X5 50e xDrive, a PHEV, combining a 3.0L straight-six turbo petrol engine and an electric motor integrated into an 8-speed ZF auto. The combined figures are 360 kW (489 metric hp) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft). A 29.5 kWh battery pack is estimated to offer a pure electric range of up to 102 km (63 mi).
There’s also a more powerful PHEV called the X5 M60e xDrive, packing the same setup as the previous one. But the output figures here will be 450 kW (612 metric hp) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft). The same 29.5 kWh battery pack is estimated to offer a pure electric range of up to 98 km (61 mi). Until the new X5 M arrives, this will be the most powerful and quickest one in the lineup, with an official 0-100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time of 4.5 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).
For those who prefer all-electric, there’s the dual-motor iX5 60 xDrive, offering 425 kW (578 metric hp) and 805 Nm (594 lb-ft). A 141 kWh 800-volt battery pack is estimated to offer a range of anywhere between 645 and 845 km (401-525 mi). The official 0-100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time is 4.6 seconds, while the top speed is electronically limited to 210 km/h (130 mph).
Some of the key highlights inside include the BMW Panoramic Vision, a 3D Head-Up Display, a 17.9-inch central touchscreen, a 14.6-inch passenger display, and the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with Amazon Alexa+ AI technology. Assistance systems include Park Assist with AI-supported parking space detection and manoeuvre planning.
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