BMW X5 M and X5 M Competition: the flagship is boosted to 625 CV

The family of BMW M keeps growing. Now it’s the turn of one of the models that has become the flagship of high-performance SUVs. We are talking about the BMW X5. This third generation of the model, Sport Activity Vehicle, SAV, as the Bavarian brand calls it, arrives loaded “with a captivating character and its classic M genetics”.

According to the manufacturer itself, the new BMW X5 M offers a combined fuel consumption of between 12.8 and 13 litres/100 km and CO2 emissions of 291-296 g/km. For its part, its sibling the BMW X5 M Competition has the same consumption and emissions figures.

For the German brand itself, the new high-performance SUVs “offer unique agility, dynamism and precision in their category. Their performance and capabilities combine with the versatility, modern luxury and bold distinctive design of the BMW X models”.

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BMW X5 M and BMW X5 M Competition: how do they differ?

Both versions feature a V8 engine that delivers up to 625 CV of power in the Competition version, or in other words 460 kW and 600 CV in the M version. This powertrain is paired with a specific M chassis and “precise control over the transmission”. The new high-performance BMW X5 is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, while the Competition version does it in 3.8 seconds.

The engine is linked to an M Steptronic eight-speed gearbox with Drivelogic, M xDrive all-wheel-drive system and active M differential.

These figures make it 0.4 seconds faster than its predecessors. As the BMW itself asserts, “this thrilling performance package benefits from the exhaustive tuning carried out during the intense development sessions on the test tracks of the BMW Group at the Nürburgring”.

It is important to highlight that the new BMW X5 M and BMW X5 M Competition will make their public debut at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show in November of this same year. Likewise, customers will have to wait until 2 May 2020 to purchase it from dealerships.

What is the new BMW X5 M and X5 M Competition like?

The front of both new performance versions features large air intakes, M ‘gills’ on the front wings, aerodynamically optimised mirrors, a rear spoiler accompanied by a skirt with diffusers and two exhaust outlets. The Competition variant, on the other hand, also features 21-inch M light-alloy wheels on the front axle and 22-inch wheels on the rear.

As for the interior, according to the brand it is finished in “high-quality materials with handcrafted details that radiate an aura of luxury”. The driver’s position features screens and controls with M finishing. In addition, the driver can press a button on the centre console that gives access to the configuration of the engine, dampers, steering, traction system and braking system.

Two customised driving modes can also be configured, which can be saved and activated whenever wanted or needed. The Bavarian brand has assured that “both the information shown on the instrument cluster and on the BMW Head-Up Display, as well as the functionality of the driver assistance systems, can be modified using the M Mode button on the centre console”.

Among the equipment on the new BMW X5 M and new BMW X5 M Competition, the standout items are the BMW Head-Up Display with specific M readouts, M multifunction seats, full-grain fine Merino leather upholstery BMW Individual, BMW Live Cockpit Professional with navigation system, BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant (IPA) and parking assistant. Among the list of optional extras is a range of advanced driver assistance systems and “exclusive options designed to enhance comfort and individuality”.

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