2027 · Midsize luxury SUV
BMW X5: stopping, space, visibility and safety, measured
A 394-hp mild-hybrid inline six, or a 483-hp plug-in with an estimated 44 electric miles.
Figures are for the X5 40 xDrive (2 trims in the catalog, listed below). Last checked Oct 1, 2026.
Where it stands among midsize and three-row SUVs
- #1 of 13Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction: 350 ft
- #6 of 13Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in: +5.2 in
- #2 of 13Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver: +3.4 in
- #4 of 13Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year: $2,583/yr
Ranked against the default trim of every midsize and three-row SUV in the catalog that has the figure.
At a glance
| Starting price, this trim | $73,550PublishedBMW |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3.0 L turbo inline six (B58), Miller cycle, port and direct injection, 48-V starter-generator in the transmission, mild hybrid · xDrive (rear-biased, electronically controlled front multi-plate clutch) |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 4.8 sPublishedBMW |
| EPA combined | 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| Cargo behind the second row | 27.3 cu ft (773 L)PublishedBMW |
| Large suitcases, packed | 4Simulatedfrom BMW |
| Seats | 5Published |
| Crash ratings | No safety rating yet · new for 2027 |
Acceleration
Why some cars pin you to the seat and others just hum along.
| Power | 394 hp (294 kW)PublishedBMW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 428 lb-ft (580 Nm)PublishedBMW |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 4.8 sPublishedBMW |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 4.8 sSimulatedfrom BMW |
Braking and stopping distance
The distance between "I saw it" and "I stopped" decides everything.
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 350 ft (106.5 m)Simulated, estimated inputs |
|---|---|
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 269 ft (82.1 m)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 162 ft (49.3 m)Simulated, estimated inputs |
Rollover
Where the weight sits decides how easily a car falls over.
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 12 mph (19 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs |
|---|---|
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.25Simulated, estimated inputs |
Efficiency and running costs
At highway speed most of your energy is spent shoving air.
| EPA combined | 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
|---|---|
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $2,583/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29PublishedBMW |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
Four palm-sized patches of rubber. Every maneuver spends their grip.
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.84 gSimulated, estimated inputs |
|---|---|
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.28 gSimulated, estimated inputs |
| Turning circle | 42.0 ft (12.8 m)PublishedBMW |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in (23 cm)Estimate |
| Tires | All-season 255/50R21 · 285/45R21 (standard; maker not published) · 255/50R21 · 285/45R21PublishedCar and Driver (Chrome Data) |
Space, luggage and fit
Will your knees, your luggage and your kids actually fit?
| Seats | 5Published |
|---|---|
| Large suitcases, packed | 4Simulatedfrom BMW |
| Carry-ons in the space left | 2Simulatedfrom BMW |
| Cargo behind the second row | 27.3 cu ft (773 L)PublishedBMW |
| Cargo, seats folded | 67.7 cu ft (1,917 L)PublishedBMW |
| Towing | 7,710 lb (3,497 kg)PublishedBMW |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | +3.4 in (9 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +5.8 in (15 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +9.0 in (23 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | +3.7 in (10 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +5.2 in (13 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | +1.2 in head · +0.9 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputs |
| Front head room, published | 40.6 in (103 cm)PublishedBMW |
| Rear head room, published | 38.1 in (97 cm)PublishedBMW |
Visibility
Every car hides some of the road. How much, and who could be standing in it?
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 34 ft (10.4 m)Simulated |
|---|---|
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 30%Simulated |
Crash safety
Official crash ratings side by side, and the physics of what happens when two cars meet.
| Curb weight | 5,216 lb (2,366 kg)PublishedBMW |
|---|
X5 compared
Trims in the catalog
- X5 40 xDrive · from $73,550 · figures on this page
- X5 50e xDrive · from $78,950
Other midsize and three-row SUVs
Sources
- BMW Group PressClub USA: The New BMW X5 and iX5 (US prices, outputs, 0–60 mph, 50e battery and range; June 30, 2026) (2026-06)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2027 BMW X5 40 xDrive ratings (2026-10)
- BMW of North America: 2027 BMW X5 technical data (dimensions, curb weights, cargo, fuel capacity, top speed) (2026-10)
- BMW Group PressClub: The new BMW X5: technical specifications (Cd × A, tracks, gear ratios, turning circle; dimension drawing on page 11) (2026-06)
- Car and Driver (Chrome Data): 2027 BMW X5 40 xDrive features and specs (255/50R21 · 285/45R21 all-season tires) (2026-10)
- BMW of North America: 2027 BMW X5 overview and FAQ (7,710-lb towing capacity, 40 xDrive) (2026-10)
Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.