2023 BMW X5 M50i xDrive
All photo credits
- Photo: 2020 BMW X5 G05 xDrive30d M Sport, front right, 06-30-2024 by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW X5 (G05) China (26) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW X5 (G05) China (23) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2020 BMW X5 G05 xDrive30d M Sport, rear left, 06-30-2024 by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW G05 X5 xDrive40i M Sport Merino Leather Coffee (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2023 BMW X5 M50i xDrive is a 523-hp 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 SUV with an 8-speed sport steptronic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $85,400 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 523 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 553 lb-ft of torque at 1800-4600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The X5 measures 194.3 inches long on a 117.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,260 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $85,400 |
| MSRP with Destination | $86,395 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | V8 M TwinPower Turbo (N63B44T3, twin-scroll) |
| Displacement | 4.4 L |
| Horsepower | 523 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 553 lb-ft @ 1800-4600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | VALVETRONIC, Double-VANOS, 32-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 89.0 x 88.3 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | M Performance TwinPower Turbo, High Precision Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Differential Type | M Sport differential |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Sport Steptronic |
| 1st Gear | 5.5 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.52 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.2 |
| 4th Gear | 1.72 |
| 5th Gear | 1.32 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.82 |
| 8th Gear | 0.64 |
| Reverse | 4 |
| Final Drive | 3.15 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 21.9 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double-wishbone front axle, Adaptive M Suspension (M GmbH tuning) |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link rear axle, Adaptive M Suspension (M GmbH tuning) |
| Turning Diameter | 41.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | M Sport Brakes, two-piece lightweight compound discs, blue calipers |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 9.0 x 20" |
| Wheels Rear | 9.0 x 20" |
| Tires Front | 275/45R20 all-season runflat |
| Tires Rear | 275/45R20 all-season runflat |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 194.3 in |
| Width | 78.9 in |
| Height | 68.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in |
| Front Track | 66.1 in |
| Rear Track | 67.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.3 in |
| Approach Angle | 23.9° |
| Departure Angle | 21.6° |
| Cargo Volume | 33.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,260 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 60 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.1 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (15.9 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2023 BMW X5 SUV RWD: overall not rated
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2023 BMW X5. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 6, 2023 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (850i xDrive, M8), X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M), X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i), X5 SAV (X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M), X6 SAV (X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M), and Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.
Consequence: Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 23V821000
Apr 6, 2023 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The head restraints for the second-row outboard seats may have been improperly manufactured without locking tabs in the guide sleeves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Consequence: A head restraint without a locking tab may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the second-row outboard seat head restraint guide sleeves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 23V253000
Dec 19, 2022 · SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 M50i and X5 xDrive 45e vehicles. One of the four bolts that connects the backrest to the driver's seat frame may not have been correctly installed.
Consequence: A loose driver's seat backrest may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat backrest and if necessary, install an attachment bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 22V942000
Nov 2, 2022 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive45e, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle which could allow water to enter the vehicle and contact electrical components, possibly resulting in a short-circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windshield seal and as necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield with a new seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 22V820000
33 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2023 BMW X5
Owner Complaints
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 BMW X5 (3 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2023 BMW X5. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.