BMW X5 0-60 times
Out of all performance specs, nothing but BMW X5 0-60 times can better speak about the vehicle's temper. While horsepower and torque blow smoke in the eyes, X5 zero to sixty specs and average time to run a quarter mile are pretty straightforward metrics allowing to compare against its competitors.
Very often there is no chance of doing X5 0-to-60 test personally and making conclusions from the experience of the other drivers is the last thing you want.
Conducting a trustworthy test drive requires following a strict methodology that is intended to eliminate the inconsistent circumstances like weather, tires, surface, engine temperature. It is always better to leave it for professionals.
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2021 BMW X5 0-60 times, all trims
Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
sDrive40i 4dr 4x2 Sports Activity Vehicle 335 Hp, 330 Lb-Ft., 4828 Weight, 21 City / 26 Hwy mpg |
5.2 sec, 13.8 @ 0 |
xDrive40i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle 335 Hp, 330 Lb-Ft., 4863 Weight, 21 City / 25 Hwy mpg |
5.2 sec, 13.8 @ 0 |
M50i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle 523 Hp, 553 Lb-Ft., 5260 Weight, 16 City / 22 Hwy mpg |
5.2 sec, 13.8 @ 0 |
2020 BMW X5 0-60 times, all trims

Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
sDrive40i 4dr 4x2 Sports Activity Vehicle 335 Hp, 330 Lb-Ft., N/A mpg |
5.2 sec, 13.8 @ 0 |
xDrive40i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle 335 Hp, 330 Lb-Ft., 4991 Weight, 20 City / 26 Hwy mpg |
5.2 sec, 13.8 @ 0 |
xDrive50i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle 456 Hp, 479 Lb-Ft., 5095 Weight, 17 City / 22 Hwy mpg |
5.2 sec, 13.8 @ 0 |
M50i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle 523 Hp, 553 Lb-Ft., 5260 Weight, N/A mpg |
5.2 sec, 13.8 @ 0 |
2019 BMW X5 0-60 times, all trims

Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
xDrive40i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle 335 Hp, 330 Lb-Ft., 4991 Weight, 20 City / 26 Hwy mpg |
4 sec, 12.2 @ 0 |
xDrive50i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle 456 Hp, 479 Lb-Ft., 5095 Weight, 17 City / 22 Hwy mpg |
4 sec, 12.2 @ 0 |
Car And Driver Results
Zero to 60 mph | 4.8 sec |
Zero to 100 mph | 12.5 sec |
Rolling start, 5-60 mph | 5.8 sec |
Top gear, 30-50 mph | 2.9 sec |
Top gear, 50-70 mph | 3.7 sec |
Standing ¼-mile | 13.5 sec @ 103 mph |
Braking, 70-0 mph | 172 ft |
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad | 0.88 g |
2018 BMW X5 0-60 times, all trims

Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
xDrive50i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle 445 Hp, 480 Lb-Ft., 5150 Weight, 15 City / 21 Hwy mpg |
4.7 sec, 13.1 @ 95 |
sDrive35i 4dr 4x2 Sports Activity Vehicle 300 Hp, 300 Lb-Ft., 4680 Weight, 18 City / 25 Hwy mpg |
6.1 sec, 14.8 @ 82 |
xDrive35i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle 300 Hp, 300 Lb-Ft., 4790 Weight, 18 City / 24 Hwy mpg |
6.1 sec, 14.8 @ 82 |
xDrive35d 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle 255 Hp, 413 Lb-Ft., 4930 Weight, 23 City / 29 Hwy mpg |
6.5 sec, 15 @ 78 |
Car And Driver Results
Zero to 60 mph | 6.0 sec |
Zero to 100 mph | 16.3 sec |
Rolling start, 5-60 mph | 6.9 sec |
Top gear, 30-50 mph | 3.5 sec |
Top gear, 50-70 mph | 4.7 sec |
Standing ¼-mile | 14.6 sec @ 95 mph |
Braking, 70-0 mph | 178 ft |
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad | 0.81 g |
2017 BMW X5 0-60 times, all trims

Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
xDrive50i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle 445 Hp, 480 Lb-Ft., 5150 Weight, 15 City / 21 Hwy mpg |
4.7 sec, 13.1 @ 95 |
sDrive35i 4dr 4x2 Sports Activity Vehicle 300 Hp, 300 Lb-Ft., 4680 Weight, 18 City / 25 Hwy mpg |
6.1 sec, 14.8 @ 82 |
xDrive35i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle 300 Hp, 300 Lb-Ft., 4790 Weight, 18 City / 24 Hwy mpg |
6.1 sec, 14.8 @ 82 |
xDrive35d 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle 255 Hp, 413 Lb-Ft., 4930 Weight, 24 City / 31 Hwy mpg |
6.5 sec, 15 @ 78 |
BMW X5 0-60 mph acceleration across years
Year of a Model | 0-60 times | 1/4 mile times |
2021 | 5.2 sec |
13.8 @ 0 mph |
2020 | 5.2 sec |
13.8 @ 0 mph |
2019 | 4 sec |
12.2 @ 0 mph |
2018 | 4.7 - 6.5 sec |
13.1 @ 95 - 15 @ 78 mph |
2017 | 4.7 - 6.5 sec |
13.1 @ 95 - 15 @ 78 mph |
2016 | 4.7 - 6.5 sec |
13.1 @ 95 - 15 @ 78 mph |
2015 | 4.7 - 6.5 sec |
13.1 @ 109 - 15 @ 86 mph |
2014 | 4.7 - 6.5 sec |
13.1 @ 98 - 15 @ 86 mph |
2013 | 5.1 - 6.7 sec |
13.8 @ 89 - 14.7 @ 78 mph |
2012 | 6.9 - 9.3 sec |
15.1 @ 89 - 16.8 @ 78 mph |
2011 | 6.9 - 9.3 sec |
15.1 @ 89 - 16.8 @ 78 mph |
2010 | 6.5 - 9.1 sec |
15.1 @ 89 - 16.8 @ 79 mph |
2009 | 6.5 - 9.2 sec |
15.1 @ 89 - 16.9 @ 78 mph |
2008 | 6.5 - 8 sec |
15.2 @ 88 - 16.2 @ 80 mph |
2007 | 6.5 - 8 sec |
15.2 @ 88 - 16.2 @ 80 mph |
2006 | 6.2 - 9.3 sec |
14.9 @ 91 - 16.7 @ 80 mph |
2005 | 6.2 - 9.3 sec |
14.9 @ 91 - 16.7 @ 80 mph |
2004 | 6.3 - 9.3 sec |
14.9 @ 87 - 16.7 @ 80 mph |
2003 | 6.4 - 9.1 sec |
14.9 @ 87 - 16.6 @ 80 mph |
2002 | 6.7 - 9.3 sec |
15.8 @ 0 - 16.9 @ 0 mph |
2001 | 7.6 - 9.1 sec |
16.2 @ 0 - 16.6 @ 0 mph |
2000 | 7.6 sec |
16.2 @ 0 mph |