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BMW X5 (2027)
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BMW X5 (2027) · BMW

BMW · X5

X5 (2027)

Coming spring 2027 · announced June 2026

Early information. UK launch is planned for spring 2027. Performance, consumption and range figures are provisional; the 40d xDrive will be retested to EU7 before launch, and UK prices have not been published.

The fifth-generation BMW X5 is a five-seat SUV launching in the UK with a diesel and two plug-in hybrid powertrains.

Model history · 2 models, 2018–2027
  1. 2018X5Compare
  2. 2027X5 (2027)
Body
SUV
Powertrain
Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Power
308–603 bhp
Range
61–63 mi
Boot
525–655 l

Performance

Powertrain
Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Power
308–603 bhp
0–62 mph
4.5–6.1 s
Top speed
143–155 mph
Engine or motors
40d xDrive: 2,993 cc six-cylinder diesel with 48 V mild hybrid, 230 kW (313 hp); 50e xDrive and M60e xDrive: 2,998 cc six-cylinder petrol plus electric motor, 360 kW (489 hp) and 450 kW (612 hp) system output respectively; bhp converted from BMW's kW figures
Torque
670 Nm (40d xDrive), 700 Nm (50e xDrive), 800 Nm (M60e xDrive)
Gearbox
8-speed Steptronic automatic
Drive
xDrive all-wheel drive

Range and charging

Zero-emission range (WLTP)
61–63 miles
Battery
26.5 kWh
Economy (WLTP)
49.6–54.3 mpg
Range detail
Provisional WLTP electric range up to 63 miles (50e xDrive) or 61 miles (M60e xDrive)
Charging
Plug-in hybrids: 11 kW AC; 0–100% in 3 hours at 11 kW; 26.5 kWh usable battery
Efficiency
Provisional WLTP combined: 47.1–54.3 mpg (50e xDrive), 45.6–49.6 mpg (M60e xDrive); 40d xDrive UK EU7 figure to be confirmed. The current BMW UK model page labels its plug-in hybrid consumption values as mpg but shows the l/100 km numbers; the BMW UK press kit gives the mpg figures used here.
CO2 emissions
Provisional WLTP combined 118–136 g/km (50e xDrive), 129–141 g/km (M60e xDrive); 40d xDrive UK EU7 figure to be confirmed

Practicality

Body
SUV
Seats
5
Boot
525–655 litres
Length
4,994 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Weight
From 2,355 kg
Boot
655–1,850 litres (40d xDrive); 525–1,680 litres (plug-in hybrids)
Towing
Up to 3,000 kg braked (40d xDrive) or 3,300 kg (plug-in hybrids)
Size
40d xDrive and 50e xDrive: 4,994 mm long, 2,000 mm wide, 1,751 mm high; M60e xDrive: 4,998 mm long; 3,035 mm wheelbase. DIN kerb weight is 2,355 kg (40d), 2,565 kg (50e) or 2,640 kg (M60e).

Tech and safety

Infotainment
BMW Panoramic iDrive with Central Display and Panoramic Vision; Passenger Screen optional
Driver assistance
Driving Assistant Plus and Parking Assistant standard; Motorway Assistant and Parking Assistant Professional optional

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Up to 63 miles of provisional WLTP electric range for the 50e xDrive
  • 655-litre boot in the 40d xDrive
  • Rated to tow up to 3,300 kg braked in the plug-in hybrids

Cons

  • Plug-in hybrid boot capacity falls to 525 litres
  • Five seats only in the announced UK models

Closest rivals

Model
BodyPowertrainPowerRangeBootReleased
SUVMild hybrid295 bhp–722 lJun 2026
SUVElectric, Hybrid154–349 bhp360–380 mi540 l2026
SUVMild hybrid362–577 bhp–575 l2024

Previous model: X5.

Sources

  1. bmw.co.uk/en/all-models/x-models/suv/bmw-x5.html
  2. press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0458919EN_GB/the-new-bmw-x5
  3. press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/attachment/T0458919EN_GB/651444

Photo: BMW

  • BMW X5 40d xDrive, side view in Vancouver Green (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
  • BMW X5 40d xDrive, side view in Carbon Black (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
  • BMW X5 40d xDrive, side view in Space Silver (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
  • BMW X5 40d xDrive, side view in Tanzanite Blue (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
  • BMW X5 40d xDrive, interior with BMW M Black/Atlas Grey Interior Design (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
  • BMW X5 40d xDrive, interior with Interior design Contemporary I Copper Brown (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
  • BMW X5 40d xDrive, interior with Interior design Contemporary I Silverstone (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
  • BMW X5 40d xDrive, interior with BMW Individual Interior Design with Smoke White Leather (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
  • BMW X5 40d xDrive, interior with BMW Individual Interior Design with Vintage Coffee Leather (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
  • BMW X5 (G65), flush door handle and exterior trim (UK gallery; optional equipment shown): BMW
  • BMW X5 (G65), optional wheel detail (UK gallery; optional equipment shown): BMW
  • BMW X5 (G65), plug-in hybrid cabin and front seats with optional interior equipment (UK gallery; optional equipment shown): BMW
  • BMW X5 (G65), centre console and BMW key (UK gallery; optional equipment shown): BMW
  • BMW X5 (G65), door trim, speaker and exterior mirror (UK gallery; optional equipment shown): BMW

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