2026 BMW X5
X5 40 xDrive AWD
What the X5 40 xDrive adds over the X5 40 (+$2,300)
The X5 40 xDrive costs $2,300 more than the X5 40. Based on the available facts, there are no listed spec differences or additional standard features that distinguish the two trims. The only documented difference is the drivetrain implied by the name — xDrive versus the base — but no supporting spec or feature data was provided to confirm what that adds.
Pick the X5 40 if: You want to spend less and no listed features are missing. · Pick the X5 40 xDrive if: No basis to recommend this trim from the facts provided.
Written from the differences listed below only; no outside facts.
| Spec | X5 40 | X5 40 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $69,800 | $72,100 |
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) | $72,100 |
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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