Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 60 recorded runs

BMW X5 0–60 Times

The BMW X5 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 60 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested BMW X5 is the 2024 BMW X5 M Competition, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.80 seconds at 116.6 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested BMW X5 is the 2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e (M Sport)(EV Mode), which took 9.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.90 seconds at 80.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the BMW X5 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.75 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.21 seconds at 98.03 mph.

Fastest 0–60 3.4sec 2024 M Competition
Average 0–60 5.75sec Across 60 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.21sec @ 98.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.3sec 2024 xDrive50e (M
2025 BMW X5

Across 60 verified runs, the BMW X5 ranges from 3.4 to 9.3 seconds 0–60, with a 5.75-second average.

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BMW X5 0–60 times by model year

60 tests · 21 years

2025

BMW X5 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.15 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#15
2025 BMW X5 xDrive40i Silver Anniversary Edition (Sport)
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.10s ¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.10 sec
Trap Speed
104.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec 0.4-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
23 C / 27 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
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Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#15 of 60
2025 BMW X5 xDrive40i Silver Anniversary Edition (Sport)
#17
2025 BMW X5 xDrive40i Silver Anniversary Edition (Sport)
4.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.20s ¼ mi @ 104.2 mph
0–60 mph
4.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.20 sec
Trap Speed
104.2 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec 0.4-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
23 C / 27 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#17 of 60
2025 BMW X5 xDrive40i Silver Anniversary Edition (Sport)

2024

BMW X5 · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.05 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.33 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#01
2024 BMW X5 M Competition
3.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.80s ¼ mi @ 116.6 mph
0–60 mph
3.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.80 sec
Trap Speed
116.6 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
13 C / 18 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 60
2024 BMW X5 M Competition
#02
2024 BMW X5 M60i xDrive (M Sport Professional)
3.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.10s ¼ mi @ 113.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.10 sec
Trap Speed
113.0 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
17 C / 22 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
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Hybrid
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Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 60
2024 BMW X5 M60i xDrive (M Sport Professional)
#06
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e (M Sport)
3.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.50s ¼ mi @ 110.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.50 sec
Trap Speed
110.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec 19.2-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
22 C / 23 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
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Car and Driver
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#6 of 60
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e (M Sport)
#60
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e (M Sport)(EV Mode)
9.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.90s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.90 sec
Trap Speed
80.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec 19.2-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
22 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#60 of 60
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e (M Sport)(EV Mode)

2021

BMW X5 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.40 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#18
2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e (M Sport)
4.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.40s ¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.40 sec
Trap Speed
102.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec 17.1-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
22 C / 20 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#18 of 60
2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e (M Sport)

2020

BMW X5 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.10 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#07
2020 BMW X5 M50i
3.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.40s ¼ mi @ 112.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.40 sec
Trap Speed
112.0 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
16 C / 22 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#7 of 60
2020 BMW X5 M50i
#23
2020 BMW X5 xDrive40i (xLine)
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.80s ¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.80 sec
Trap Speed
100.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
20 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#23 of 60
2020 BMW X5 xDrive40i (xLine)

2019

BMW X5 · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.73 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.33 sec
Recorded Tests 6
#11
2019 BMW X5 xDrive50i (M Sport)
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.70s ¼ mi @ 109.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.70 sec
Trap Speed
109.0 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
17 C / 22 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#11 of 60
2019 BMW X5 xDrive50i (M Sport)
#16
2019 BMW X5 xDrive50i (M Sport)
4.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.90s ¼ mi @ 108.9 mph
0–60 mph
4.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.90 sec
Trap Speed
108.9 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
17 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#16 of 60
2019 BMW X5 xDrive50i (M Sport)
#19
2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i (xLine)
4.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.50s ¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.50 sec
Trap Speed
103.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
20 C / 26 H / 13 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#19 of 60
2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i (xLine)
#20
2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i (xLine)
4.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.60s ¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.60 sec
Trap Speed
101.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
20 C / 26 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#20 of 60
2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i (xLine)
#21
2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i (xLine)
5.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.60s ¼ mi @ 98.5 mph
0–60 mph
5.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.60 sec
Trap Speed
98.5 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
20 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#21 of 60
2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i (xLine)
#22
2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i (xLine)
5.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.70s ¼ mi @ 100.5 mph
0–60 mph
5.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.70 sec
Trap Speed
100.5 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
20 C / 26 H / 25.2 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#22 of 60
2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i (xLine)

2018

BMW X5 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.60 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#27
2018 BMW X5 xDrive35d (xLine)
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 91.3 mph
0–60 mph
6.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.60 sec
Trap Speed
91.3 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo Diesel I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
23 C / 29 H / 28.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Diesel
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#27 of 60
2018 BMW X5 xDrive35d (xLine)
#28
2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i (xLine)
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.60 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#28 of 60
2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i (xLine)

2017

BMW X5 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 3.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
2017 BMW X5 M
3.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.20s ¼ mi @ 114.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.20 sec
Trap Speed
114.0 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 60
2017 BMW X5 M

2016

BMW X5 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.70 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#35
2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.70s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.70 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 9.2-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
23 C / 25 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#35 of 60
2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e
#36
2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 94.3 mph
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.60 sec
Trap Speed
94.3 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 9.2-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
23 C / 25 H / 21.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#36 of 60
2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e
#41
2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 9.2-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
23 C / 25 H / 32 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#41 of 60
2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e

2015

BMW X5 · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.38 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.80 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#03
2015 BMW X5 M
3.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.20s ¼ mi @ 112.8 mph
0–60 mph
3.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.20 sec
Trap Speed
112.8 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 60
2015 BMW X5 M
#05
2015 BMW X5 M
3.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.30s ¼ mi @ 115.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.30 sec
Trap Speed
115.0 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H / 13 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#5 of 60
2015 BMW X5 M
#12
2015 BMW X5 M
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.20s ¼ mi @ 115.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.20 sec
Trap Speed
115.0 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H / 16.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#12 of 60
2015 BMW X5 M
#24
2015 BMW X5 xDrive35i
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
96.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
18 C / 27 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#24 of 60
2015 BMW X5 xDrive35i

2014

BMW X5 · 7 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.74 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.27 sec
Recorded Tests 7
#13
2014 BMW X5 xDrive50i
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.80s ¼ mi @ 109.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.80 sec
Trap Speed
109.0 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
14 C / 22 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#13 of 60
2014 BMW X5 xDrive50i
#14
2014 BMW X5 xDrive50i
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.80s ¼ mi @ 106.9 mph
0–60 mph
4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.80 sec
Trap Speed
106.9 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
14 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#14 of 60
2014 BMW X5 xDrive50i
#25
2014 BMW X5 xDrive35i
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 95.1 mph
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
95.1 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
18 C / 27 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#25 of 60
2014 BMW X5 xDrive35i
#29
2014 BMW X5 xDrive35i
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.60 sec
Trap Speed
96.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
18 C / 27 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#29 of 60
2014 BMW X5 xDrive35i
#37
2014 BMW X5 xDrive35d
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 89.4 mph
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
89.4 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo Diesel I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
23 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Diesel
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#37 of 60
2014 BMW X5 xDrive35d
#38
2014 BMW X5 xDrive35i
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
18 C / 27 H / 20.2 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#38 of 60
2014 BMW X5 xDrive35i
#55
2014 BMW X5 xDrive35d
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.60s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.60 sec
Trap Speed
86.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo Diesel I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
23 C / 31 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Diesel
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#55 of 60
2014 BMW X5 xDrive35d

2013

BMW X5 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.30 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#50
2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.30s ¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.30 sec
Trap Speed
90.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo Diesel I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
19 C / 26 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Diesel
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#50 of 60
2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d

2012

BMW X5 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#08
2012 BMW X5 M
4.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.50s ¼ mi @ 113.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.50 sec
Trap Speed
113.0 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
12 C / 17 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#8 of 60
2012 BMW X5 M

2011

BMW X5 · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.86 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.38 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#10
2011 BMW X5 M
4.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.70s ¼ mi @ 110.1 mph
0–60 mph
4.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.70 sec
Trap Speed
110.1 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
12 C / 17 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#10 of 60
2011 BMW X5 M
#30
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.70s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.70 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#30 of 60
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i
#32
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 92.5 mph
0–60 mph
6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.60 sec
Trap Speed
92.5 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#32 of 60
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i
#39
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.70s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.70 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#39 of 60
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i
#51
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 89.5 mph
0–60 mph
6.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
89.5 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo Diesel I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
19 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Diesel
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#51 of 60
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d

2010

BMW X5 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#09
2010 BMW X5 M
4.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.50s ¼ mi @ 112.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.50 sec
Trap Speed
112.0 mph
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
12 C / 17 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#9 of 60
2010 BMW X5 M

2009

BMW X5 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.73 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.13 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#46
2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.10s ¼ mi @ 89.5 mph
0–60 mph
6.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.10 sec
Trap Speed
89.5 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo Diesel I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
19 C / 26 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Diesel
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#46 of 60
2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d
#47
2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.10s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.10 sec
Trap Speed
93.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo Diesel I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
19 C / 26 H / 27.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Diesel
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#47 of 60
2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d
#49
2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
90.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo Diesel I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
19 C / 26 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Diesel
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#49 of 60
2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d

2007

BMW X5 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.83 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.30 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#33
2007 BMW X5 4.8i
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.70s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.70 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
4.8L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#33 of 60
2007 BMW X5 4.8i
#43
2007 BMW X5 4.8i
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.10s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.10 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
4.8L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#43 of 60
2007 BMW X5 4.8i
#56
2007 BMW X5 3.0si
7.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.10s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.10 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
3.0L I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
15 C / 21 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#56 of 60
2007 BMW X5 3.0si

2004

BMW X5 · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.48 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.78 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#26
2004 BMW X5 4.8is
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 95.8 mph
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
95.8 mph
Engine
4.8L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
14 C / 20 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#26 of 60
2004 BMW X5 4.8is
#31
2004 BMW X5 4.8is
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
96.0 mph
Engine
4.8L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
14 C / 20 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#31 of 60
2004 BMW X5 4.8is
#52
2004 BMW X5 4.4i
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 94.5 mph
0–60 mph
6.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
94.5 mph
Engine
4.4L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
14 C / 20 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#52 of 60
2004 BMW X5 4.4i
#54
2004 BMW X5 4.4i
7.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.40s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
4.4L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
14 C / 20 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#54 of 60
2004 BMW X5 4.4i

2003

BMW X5 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 8.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#58
2003 BMW X5 3.0i
8.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.20s ¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
85.0 mph
Engine
3.0L I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#58 of 60
2003 BMW X5 3.0i

2002

BMW X5 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.27 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.85 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#34
2002 BMW X5 4.6is
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.70s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.70 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
4.6L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
11 C / 16 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#34 of 60
2002 BMW X5 4.6is
#40
2002 BMW X5 4.6is
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.76s ¼ mi @ 93.6 mph
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.76 sec
Trap Speed
93.6 mph
Engine
4.6L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
11 C / 16 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#40 of 60
2002 BMW X5 4.6is
#42
2002 BMW X5 4.6is
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.10s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.10 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
4.6L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
11 C / 16 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#42 of 60
2002 BMW X5 4.6is

2001

BMW X5 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.87 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#44
2001 BMW X5 4.4i
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.10s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.10 sec
Trap Speed
91.0 mph
Engine
4.4L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
12 C / 16 H / 14.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#44 of 60
2001 BMW X5 4.4i
#57
2001 BMW X5 3.0i
7.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
3.0L I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#57 of 60
2001 BMW X5 3.0i
#59
2001 BMW X5 3.0i
8.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.70s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.70 sec
Trap Speed
83.0 mph
Engine
3.0L I-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#59 of 60
2001 BMW X5 3.0i

2000

BMW X5 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.73 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.27 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#45
2000 BMW X5 4.4i
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
4.4L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
12 C / 16 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#45 of 60
2000 BMW X5 4.4i
#48
2000 BMW X5 4.4i
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
91.0 mph
Engine
4.4L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
12 C / 16 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#48 of 60
2000 BMW X5 4.4i
#53
2000 BMW X5 4.4i
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.40s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
4.4L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
12 C / 16 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#53 of 60
2000 BMW X5 4.4i

How we verify BMW X5 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same BMW X5 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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BMW X5 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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BMW X5 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest BMW X5 on record is the 2024 BMW X5 M Competition, which runs 0–60 mph in 3.4 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 11.80 seconds at 116.6 mph.
The slowest recorded BMW X5 is the 2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e (M Sport)(EV Mode), which takes 9.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.90 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 60 verified runs, a BMW X5 reaches 60 mph in 5.75 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.21 seconds at roughly 98.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 21 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a BMW X5 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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Other BMW 0–60 times

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