2026 BMW X5
X5 40 RWD
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitConnected Services
| Connected services brand | BMW ConnectedDrive |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 48 months |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2998 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.0L inline-6 turbocharged with 48V mild hybrid (B58) |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 394 hp |
| Torque | 428 lb-ft |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $69,800 |
Steering
| Steering type | acoustically decoupled electric power steering |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | double-wishbone |
| Rear suspension type | five-link |
Transmission
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 21 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
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Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety11 std · 5 opt
- Emergency Brake Assistant with Evasion Assistant - pedestrian/cyclist detection
- Crossing Traffic Warning with Brake Intervention
- Emergency Brake Assistant with Evasion Assistant (standard)
- Parking Assistant Plus with 360-degree surround visualization (optional)optional
- Emergency Brake Assistant with Evasion Assistant
- Lane Keeping Assistant (standard)
- Enhanced Trailer Stability Control
- Exit warning (delays door opening when cyclist approaching)
- Active Blind Spot Detection (standard)
- Multifunction steering wheel with haptic feedback
- Side Collision Protection (standard)
- Standard Driving Assistant Plus (adaptive cruise, lane centering, speed-limit adjustment)
- Optional Highway Assistant with hands-free driving up to 85 mph and Active Lane Change with Eye Activationoptional
- Parking Assistant Plus with AI-supported parking space detection, 360-degree views, and Maneuver Assistant (optional)optional
- Parking Assistant Professional with Remote Control Parking (optional)optional
- Parking Assistant Professional with Remote Control Parking and stored-maneuver control via My BMW App (optional)optional
Infotainment14 std · 3 opt
- BMW 3D Head-Up Display (standard)
- Remote preconditioning and cabin temperature adjustments via My BMW App
- BMW Maps with charging-optimized route planning and real-time traffic information
- Remote door lock/unlock via My BMW App
- Wi-Fi connectivity (smartphone hotspot or Wi-Fi network)
- Remote 3D View and Remote Inside functions via My BMW App
- Alcantara Anthracite smartphone tray with inductive charging and magnetic holder
- BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant enhanced by Amazon's Alexa+ AI technology
- BMW Panoramic Vision (full-width lower windshield display)
- BMW Panoramic iDrive with BMW Operating System X (17.9-inch free-cut Central Display)
- Over-the-air software updates
- Standard HiFi System Professional 280 watts with 12 speakers
- Two USB-C ports in center console (standard)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (standard)
- BMW Digital Premium (optional; included four years free with optional Passenger Screen)optional
- BMW Passenger Screen (14.6-inch full-HD display, optional)optional
- Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System up to 775 watts with 18 speakers and Dolby Atmos (optional)optional
Convenience2 std · 1 opt
- BMW Digital Key Plus (Ultra-wideband and Bluetooth technology)
- Soft Close doors (standard)
- Automatic electrically powered doors (optional Luxury Package)optional
Climate1 std · 1 opt
- 2.5-zone climate control as standard
- Four-zone climate control with rear touchscreen (optional Climate Package)optional
Seating3 std · 6 opt
- Heated sports seats (standard)
- Ventilated multifunction front seats (optional Climate Package or Luxury Seating Package)optional
- Heating for the rear seats (optional Climate Package)optional
- Ventilated multifunction front and rear seats (optional Climate Package or Luxury Seating Package)optional
- Four-way lumbar support (optional multifunction seats via Luxury Seating Package or Climate Package)optional
- 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats with through-loading system
- Veganza upholstery (standard sports seats in Black or Copper Brown)
- BMW Individual Merino Leather upholstery (exclusive with multifunction seats, optional)optional
- Multifunction seats with ventilation, massage, and electric seat-depth/head-restraint adjustment (optional Luxury Seating Package or Climate Package)optional
Interior1 std · 2 opt
- Heating for the steering wheel (optional Climate Package)optional
- Backlit accent strip with integrated ambient lighting (door-to-door, standard)
- BMW Individual Clear & Bold interior application with slate and crystal glass elements (optional)optional
Exterior5 std · 5 opt
- Panoramic glass sunroof with opening front section (standard)
- 21-inch light-alloy wheels (standard)
- BMW Iconic Glow kidney grille (vertically aligned, illuminated day and night)
- BMW Winglet door handles integrated into B- and C-pillars
- LED Headlights with cornering lights and daytime driving lights (standard)
- 22-inch wheels (optional, with all-season or summer tires)optional
- 23-inch wheels (optional)optional
- Ceremonial Light Carpet projectors (optional, part of Tech Package)optional
- M Sport Package (optional): Adaptive M Suspension, 21-inch wheels, M Sport brakes, M Aerodynamics Package, sports seats in Veganza/Alcantaraoptional
- M Sport Package Professional (optional): 22-inch Trigon alloy wheels in Jet Black, M Sport brakes Red metallic, M Shadowline, M leather steering wheel, M seat beltsoptional
Powertrain3 std · 0 opt
- xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive
- 48V mild hybrid system with crankshaft-mounted starter generator
- My Modes (SPORT, EFFICIENT, SILENT, RELAXED, BALANCED, EXCITED)
Chassis1 std · 3 opt
- Adaptive suspension with electronically controlled dampers at each wheel (standard)
- Adaptive two-axle air suspension with adjustable ride height (optional)optional
- Adaptive two-axle air suspension with automatic self-levelling (optional)optional
- Integral Active Steering / rear-wheel steering (optional)optional
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 X5. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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