The BMW X5 is a capable SUV option that boasts powerful engines, sleek performance, and an impressive 7,200-pound towing capacity.
Drivers in Albany, Leesburg, and Tifton can learn more about the BMW X5 towing capacity with this in-depth towing review from BMW of Albany.
Regardless of which available engine you choose, the BMW X5 has a maximum towing capacity of 7,200 pounds. This towing capacity outperforms many of the X5 competitors and offers the capability to tow a recreational vehicle, a boat and trailer, or a trailer packed with ATVs or personal watercraft.
You’ll have plenty of additional storage space inside the vehicle as well. With the rear seats down, the maximum cargo capacity for the X5 is 72.3 cubic feet. The BMW X5 is capable of towing a full load while filled with passengers or cargo, so you’re ready for whatever adventure is ahead.
The BMW X5 comes with a turbocharged 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine that boasts 335 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque. This engine is available with the sDrive40i and xDrive40i. You can upgrade to a turbocharged 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine with an electric motor that creates a combined 389 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque, available with the xDrive45e plug-in hybrid.
The two high-performance options are twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engines. The first makes 523 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque, which comes with the M50i. The second option makes 600 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque and comes with the M model. With the optional Competition Package, the high-output engine generates 617 horsepower. An 8-speed automatic transmission pairs with all engines, and you can get rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
The BMW X5 offers a range of features that help with both towing and daily driving. A rearview camera, adaptive LED headlights, and automatic high-beam headlights are standard. Forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking is standard as well and alerts you to potential frontal crashes and applies the brakes automatically. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert is also included, which alerts you if there’s a vehicle in your path while changing lanes. Front and rear parking sensors, pedestrian detection, and fatigue and focus alert, a helpful feature for highway hauls, are also standard.
Several additional features are available, including a head-up display and hands-free parallel park assist. You can add traffic jam assist, a feature that helps with braking, steering, and acceleration in low-speed traffic conditions. A surround-view parking camera system is also available for more parking confidence and a full top-down view of your vehicle and the attached trailer.
The BMW X5 has a lot to be excited about, but its incredible towing capacity and long list of safety and performance features are among its greatest advantages.
Drivers in Albany, Leesburg, and Tifton can experience the BMW X5 towing capacity in person by visiting BMW of Albany. Call or stop into our showroom today to schedule your test drive!
