2021 BMW X5 M Review: The M Doesn't Stand For 'Mom'
The 2021 BMW X5 M is one of the German automaker's most-loved models and is now in its third generation. This mid-size luxury crossover SUV is not only practical and refined, but in M-guise, it's also damn fast. This brawny SUV is powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 gas engine generating 617 horsepower when fitted with the Competition package. This is no ordinary SUV: this thing is a supercar on stilts and offers mind-blowing acceleration and straight-line speed. It's even good in the corners and is supple when it needs to be. Practicality is still excellent, and there's lots of standard tech on offer, but all of these niceties come at a price: and the asking price of the 2021 BMW X5 M SUV is $105,100. Competitors such as the Jeep Trackhawk offer superior power figures for much less, but is the X5 M a good enough allrounder to win us over?
2021 X5 M Exterior
Dimensions
Length | Wheelbase | Height | Max Width | Front Width | Rear Width | Curb Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
194.4 in | 117.0 in | 68.8 in | 79.3 in | 66.9 in | 66.5 in | 5,425.0 lbs |
2021 X5 M Performance
2021 X5 M Interior
2021 X5 M Trunk and Cargo Space
Warranty
Basic | Drivetrain | Corrosion | Roadside Assistance | Maintenance |
---|---|---|---|---|
4 Years / 50,000 Miles | 4 Years / 50,000 Miles | 12 Years / Unlimited Miles | 4 Years / Unlimited Miles | 3 Years / 36,000 Miles |
Verdict: Is the 2021 BMW X5 M A Good SUV?
Just as the world gets accustomed to European luxury SUVs, we enter a brand new era of super SUVs that defy what we previously thought possible. The 2021 BMW X5 M and SUVs such as the Jeep Trackhawk and Lamborghini Urus are all part of the new horsepower wars, and the X5 M delivers a standout performance. Adding an M to the ass-end of the X5 badge has transformed this car from a family-friendly 5-door SUV to a family-friendly SUV that will rip your head off. Yes, it is brutally quick and can handle itself in the corners, but it's still practical, highly advanced in terms of technology, and more refined than ever. There is no official safety rating from any institutes in the USA, but the SUV carries the kind of reliability we expect from the brand. In review, the 2021 BMW X5 M is an expensive car, but a class-leading one, so long as you can look past its price and poor fuel consumption.
What 2021 BMW X5 M Model Should I Buy?
We'd start by getting one in Marina Bay Blue Metallic. We'd also go for the $9,300 Competition package, which adds features such as M Shadowline lights, an M Sport exhaust system, and M seat belts (and don't forget those additional 17 ponies). We'd also pack in the $1,700 Driving Professional Assistance Package, which adds an active driver assistant system and extended traffic jam assistance. The $2,500 M Driver's Package is also a must and includes a unique one-day high-performance driving class at a BMW Performance Center and a raised top speed. The total cost of such a 2021 X5 M? $118,600.