2023 BMW X5 Towing Capacity

The 2022 BMW X5 towing capacity can reach up to 7,200 pounds, but the exact tow rating you will achieve on the Mamaroneck-area roads depends on the powertrain you select. Unlock maximum BMW X5 towing with the turbocharged gasoline engine offerings, or enjoy a combination of efficiency and strength with the new plug-in hybrid configuration, which boasts up to 5,952 pounds of towing capacity. Of course, either setup requires the installation of the optional BMW X5 tow hitch to reach its maximum capacity. Learn more with BMW of Mamaroneck!

 

 

BMW X5 Towing and Performance Specs

The new BMW X5 promises plenty of power delivered via a reliable 8-speed automatic transmission. And while the BMW X5 towing capacity remains constant across the gas-powered engine lineup, other performance specifications vary from trim to trim. Check out the numbers below.

BMW X5 sDrive40i – 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 Engine

• 7,200-pound maximum towing capacity
• Rear-wheel drive
• 335 hp
• 331 lb-ft of torque
• 1,014-pound payload capacity
• 4,828-pound curb weight

BMW X5 xDrive40i – 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 Engine

• 7,200-pound maximum towing capacity
• All-wheel drive
• 335 hp
• 331 lb-ft of torque
• 1,016-pound payload capacity
• 4,863-pound curb weight

BMW X5 xDrive45e – 3.0L BMW Twin-Turbo I6 with Integrated Electric Motor

• 5,952-pound maximum towing capacity
• All-wheel drive
• 389 combined hp
• 443 lb-ft of combined torque
• 5,646-pound curb weight

BMW X5 M50i – 4.4L TwinPower Turbo V8 Engine

• 7,200-pound maximum towing capacity
• All-wheel drive
• 523 hp
• 553 lb-ft of torque
• 1,030-pound payload capacity
• 5,260-pound curb weight

BMW X5 Tow Package

The aforementioned engines certainly play a significant role in achieving the 2022 BMW X5 towing capacity, but the BMW X5 tow package is just as important. This includes a Class III trailer hitch. The BMW X5 tow package is available on every model in the lineup.

When you opt for the BMW X5 tow hitch, however, you must remove the optional Comfort Access feature. This system allows you to open the tailgate by running a foot beneath the bumper, proving convenient if your hands are full. If towing is a priority for you as you travel around Harrison, you’ll want to keep this compromise in mind.

BMW X5 Towing Features

In addition to the BMW X5 tow hitch that comes with the BMW X5 tow package, this luxury SUV also provides access to the following features that will enhance your hauling experience around New Rochelle:

• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features
• Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
• Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
• Hill Descent Control (HDC)
• Dynamic Damper Control
• 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Icon Adaptive Full LED Headlights
• LED fog lights and Automatic High Beams
• Programmable LED Daytime Running Lights
• Active Driving Assistant with Frontal Collision Warning, Active Blind Spot Detection, and a Lane Departure Warning

Test Drive the New X5 at BMW of Mamaroneck in Mamaroneck!

Connect with the team at BMW of Mamaroneck for more information about the BMW X5 towing capacity and how to install the BMW X5 tow hitch. We can also arrange a test drive of your favorite X5 model so that you can get a feel for its performance abilities for yourself! And, if you want to learn more about BMW models, you can see how Audi compares to BMW!

When properly equipped, the 2020 BMW X5 can handle all your towing needs from Mamaroneck to Harrison. At every trim level you can find your BMW X5 towing over 7,000 pounds. Learn more about the power of the BMW X5 towing capacity and how to best utilize it with BMW of Mamaroneck.

2020 BMW X5 Performance Specs by Trim Level

You’ve already compared the 2020 BMW X3 and X5. Now see how the BMW X5 towing capacity gets its strength. Here’s how your specs come out when you opt for the BMW X5 tow package and a BMW X5 tow hitch:

• BMW X5 sDrive40i / BMW X5 xDrive40i
  • Towing — 7,200 pounds
  • Max Payload — 827 lbs
  • Engine — 3L turbocharged V6
  • Torque — 330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
  • Horsepower — 335 hp

• BMW X5 xDrive50i
  • Towing — 7,200 pounds
  • Max Payload — 871 lbs
  • Engine — 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8
  • Torque — 479 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
  • Horsepower — 456 hp

• BMW X5 M50i
  • Towing — 7,200 lbs
  • Max Payload — 882 lbs

• • Engine — 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8
  • Torque — 553 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
  • Horsepower — 523 hp

BMW X5 Tow Package

New Rochelle drivers have the option to upgrade any BMW X5 with the BMW X5 tow package for $550. It includes a Class III BMW X5 tow hitch, along with some other features designed to make your day-to-day tasks a little easier. The foot-activated power tailgate must be removed to install the BMW X5 tow hitch. Contact our service department for assistance.

BMW X5 Off-Road Package

Make your BMW X5 the ultimate sports vehicle when you combine the BMW X5 tow package with any of these off-road packages:

• Two-Axle Air Suspension — This suspension upgrade allows your X5 to raise and lower itself by 1.6 inches when traveling at low speeds, so it’s easier to take on rough terrain.
• Electronically-Controlled Rear Differential Lock — This feature gives the X5 a rear-wheel locking effect to improve control during as you take corners.
• xOffroad Package — This package of advanced features includes front and rear underguard elements, a mechanical differential lock, and four off-roading drive modes. If you know you’ll be tackling a wide variety of terrain, selectable driving modes optimize vehicle height and powertrain settings for sand, rocks, gravel, and snow.

Find Your Perfect BMW X5 at BMW of Mamaroneck

Check out the extensive inventory of 2020 BMW X5 models, as well as BMW X5 lease deals, or even learn about the BMW X7 price or BMW X5 interior at BMW of Mamaroneck in Mamaroneck, and get ready for driving fun!

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