2026 BMW X5
2026 BMW X5 — NHTSA overall rating 4/5.
Trim: xDrive40i
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
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Overview
The 2026 BMW X5 continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The BMW X5 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by BMW. The X5 made its debut in 1999 as the E53 model. It was BMW's first SUV. At launch, it featured all-wheel drive and was available with either a manual or automatic gearbox. The second generation was launched in 2006, and was known internally as the E70. The E70 featured the torque-split capable xDrive all-wheel drive system mated to an automatic gearbox. In 2009, the X5 M performance variant was released as a 2010 model. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2026 configuration (2026 BMW X5 SUV N/A AWD) include an overall score of 4/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. Rated configurations include: 2026 BMW X5 SUV N/A AWD; 2026 BMW X5 SUV N/A RWD.
- Listed for 2026 in NHTSA vPIC
- NHTSA overall safety 4/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- EPA combined 25 mpg
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
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Trim
2026 at a glance
Horsepower
375 hp
Combined MPG
23 mpg
Mechanical
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo I6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Electrification
- Hybrid
Dimensions & capacity
- Seating
- 5
Efficiency
- City MPG
- 23
- Highway MPG
- 27
- Combined MPG
- 23
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Safety ratings
- Overall
- 4 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2026 BMW X5 SUV N/A AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 375 | — | — | 23 | AWD | |
| 523 | — | — | — | AWD |