BMW X5 · Third generation · production 2013–2018
BMW X5 (F15)
Key facts
| Production | April 2013[1] – July 2018[1] |
|---|---|
| First shown | 30 May 2013[5] |
| Sales start | 2013 (United States)[2] |
| Model years | 2014–2018 (North America)[1] |
| Codes | F15 model code[1], F85 model code (X5 M)[1] |
| Names by market | Not documented here |
| Platform | BMW L4[1] |
| Assembly | Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA[2] Kaliningrad, Russia (Avtotor)[1] Cairo, Egypt[1] Jakarta, Indonesia (Gaya Motor)[1] Kulim, Malaysia (Inokom)[1] |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV[1] |
| Seating | Not documented here |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (xDrive)[4] Rear-wheel drive (sDrive (sDrive35i)) — United States[2] Rear-wheel drive (sDrive (sDrive25d)) — Europe[4] |
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What changed from the E70
- Dimensions 26 mm longer, 5 mm wider and 14 mm lower than the E70, with the same 2,933 mm wheelbase.[1]
- Weight US curb weights of the xDrive35i and xDrive50i reduced by about 170 and 230 lb.[2]
- Drivetrain First X5 offered with rear-wheel drive (sDrive).[2]
- Powertrain Eight-speed automatic on all models.[2]
- Powertrain The xDrive40e was the first plug-in hybrid production car from the BMW core brand.[3]
- Interior Rear seat backrest split 40:20:40 and an automatic tailgate as standard.[4]
- Chassis Electric power steering on all variants.[4]
Dimensions
| Market | Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market not stated | — | 4,886 mm (192.4 in) | 1,938 mm (76.3 in) | 1,762 mm (69.4 in) | 2,933 mm (115.5 in) | [1] |
| United States | xDrive40e | 193.2 in (4,907 mm) | 76.3 in (1,938 mm) | 69.4 in (1,763 mm) | 115.5 in (2,934 mm) | [6] |
Figures are as published by the source for that market and version; widths usually exclude mirrors. Conversions in brackets are ours.
Luggage capacity
| Market | Version | Measured behind | Volume | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market not stated | 5-seat | 2nd row | 650 L | not stated | [4] |
| Market not stated | 5-seat | 1st row (rear seats folded) | 1,870 L | not stated | [4] |
| United Kingdom | xDrive40e | 2nd row | 500 L | not stated | [3] |
| United States | xDrive40e | 2nd row | 34.2 cu ft (968 L converted) | SAE | [6] |
The source does not say how the volume was measured. SAE J1100 is the North American method; its figures are usually larger than VDA figures for the same car. Volumes measured by different methods are not comparable.
Powertrains
| Version | Market | Type | Engine / motor | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Years | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive50i | Europe | Petrol | 4.4 L twin-turbo V8 | 330 kW (449 PS) | 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) | 8-speed automatic | AWD | — | [4] |
| xDrive30d | Europe | Diesel | 3.0 L turbo straight-6 diesel | 190 kW (258 PS) | 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) | 8-speed automatic | AWD | — | [4] |
| M50d | Europe | Diesel | 3.0 L tri-turbo straight-6 diesel | 280 kW (381 PS) | 740 Nm (546 lb-ft) | 8-speed automatic | AWD | — | [4] |
| xDrive40d | Market not stated | Diesel | 3.0 L N57 straight-6 diesel | 230 kW (313 PS) | 630 Nm (465 lb-ft) | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 2013–2018 | [1] |
| sDrive25d / xDrive25d (N47) | Market not stated | Diesel | 2.0 L N47 straight-4 diesel | 160 kW (218 PS) | 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) | 8-speed automatic | — | 2013–07/2015 | [1] |
| sDrive25d / xDrive25d (B47) | Market not stated | Diesel | 2.0 L B47 straight-4 diesel | 170 kW (231 PS) | 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) | 8-speed automatic | — | 08/2015–2018 | [1] |
| sDrive35i / xDrive35i | United States | Petrol | 3.0 L N55 turbo inline-6 | 300 hp (224 kW) | 300 lb-ft (407 Nm) | 8-speed automatic | — | — | [2] |
| xDrive50i | United States | Petrol | 4.4 L N63TÜ twin-turbo V8 | 445 hp (332 kW) | 480 lb-ft (651 Nm) | 8-speed automatic | AWD | — | [2] |
| xDrive35d | United States | Diesel | 3.0 L turbo inline-6 diesel | 255 hp (190 kW) | 413 lb-ft (560 Nm) | 8-speed automatic | AWD | — | [2] |
| xDrive40e | United Kingdom | Plug-in hybrid | 2.0 L turbo petrol 4-cylinder + electric motor | 313 hp (233 kW) | 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) | 8-speed Steptronic | AWD | from 2015 | [3] |
| xDrive40e | United States | Plug-in hybrid | 2.0 L N20 turbo 4-cylinder + electric motor | 308 hp (230 kW) | 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) | 8-speed automatic | AWD | — | [6] |
| X5 M (F85) | Market not stated | Petrol | 4.4 L S63B44T2 twin-turbo V8 | 423 kW (575 PS) | 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) | — | AWD | from 2015 | [1] |
Power is shown in the unit the source uses first (kW, metric PS or SAE hp), with our conversion in brackets. A blank cell means the source does not state it.
Notes
- BMW's 2013 US release says the F15 was produced exclusively at Spartanburg; Wikipedia additionally lists kit assembly in Russia, Egypt, Indonesia and Malaysia. Both are recorded.
- No mid-cycle facelift is documented; for the 2017–2018 model years the iDrive system was updated (Wikipedia).
- European 'hp' figures in BMW global/UK releases are metric horsepower; US figures are SAE horsepower. Recorded as stated.
Sources
- BMW X5 (F15) — Wikipedia Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
- All-New BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle — BMW Group PressClub USA, 29 May 2013 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- The new BMW X5 xDrive40e — BMW Group PressClub UK, 16 January 2016 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- The new BMW X5. — BMW Group PressClub Global, 30 May 2013 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- BMW X5 — Wikipedia Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
- The BMW X5 xDrive40e Launches the Next Chapter of EfficientDynamics with its First Ever Plug-in Hybrid Sports Activity Vehicle — BMW Group PressClub USA, 17 March 2015 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
Wikipedia sources link to the exact revision that was read. Specifications differ between markets, years and versions; each figure is shown with the market and version its source states.