BMW X5 2015–2018 car dimensions: 4880 mm long, 1985 mm wide and 1754 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,350 kg. Braked towing is 2,970 kg.
The cabin pairs M multi-function seats in Merino leather, an M leather steering wheel with paddles and M Drive buttons, plus a Nappa leather dashboard and Alcantara headliner. Four-zone automatic climate control is standard. The Professional navigation system uses a high-resolution 10.2-inch display. Front and rear Park Distance Control and a reversing camera are fitted as standard. Cruise control with brake function comes standard. Driving Assistant brings collision warning with city braking and lane-departure warning. blind-spot warning is also listed as standard. Apple CarPlay is optional from mid-generation. full lane-keeping assist sits in higher packages.
Boot volume is 650 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 1870 litres with them folded. A power tailgate is standard.
Braked towing capacity is 2970 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Maximum payload is 695 kg. Roof load is limited to 100 kg.
The M model uses a racetrack-ready cooling layout with multiple circuits, radiators and extra gearbox oil cooling. M-specific suspension with Adaptive Drive, Dynamic Damper Control and rear air self-levelling is standard.
The cabin offers sporting luxury with fine-grain Merino leather on the M sports seats featuring contrast stitching and embossed M logos, a leather-trimmed instrument panel, Alcantara anthracite roof liner and aluminium trim. Multi-way power seats with memory provide strong support and comfort for long distances, while optional multi-function seats add bolster adjustment and ventilation.
Combined fuel consumption 11.1 l/100 km, CO2 258 g/km, Euro 6
Condition Based Service (CBS). oil service typically every 30,000 km or 2 years
Mandatory 1,200-mile running-in service with oil/filter and differential fluid change
Standard safety: multiple airbags, DSC with M Dynamic Mode, ABS, ISOFIX, PDC front/rear, Driving Assistant, Hill Descent Control
The 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 returns 11.1 l/100 km combined and 258 g/km CO2 in the EU cycle, a 20 per cent improvement over the prior model, while meeting Euro 6 emissions standards.
Servicing follows the Condition Based Service system that monitors components and displays remaining intervals. A 1,200-mile running-in service is required, covering oil and filter change plus rear differential fluid. Oil changes are indicated around every 30,000 km or two years.
Standard safety kit includes driver and passenger airbags with seat occupancy detection, side and head airbags with rollover sensors, active front head restraints, three-point belts with pretensioners, DSC with M Dynamic Mode, ABS with brake assist and fade compensation, ISOFIX anchors, front and rear park distance control, Driving Assistant with lane departure and collision warning, and Hill Descent Control.
The car balances high performance with everyday usability through rear air suspension self-levelling, power tailgate, two-zone climate control and durable high-quality materials suited to regular use.
Length 4880 mm, Width 1985 mm, Height 1754 mm, Wheelbase 2933 mm (X5 2015–2018)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Group Media Information, October 2015, “The all-new BMW X5 M” ACEA technical specifications, Long Beach Blue metallic and the exterior description are from the same kit’s equipment and design sections, No traction-battery capacity or driving range is published.