It’s time to find a new midsize SUV for your travels around Norwood, Westwood, and Dedham, MA, and you seem to have your eye caught by the 2023 BMW X5. Now the question is: Which version of the X5 is the right fit for you?
To help answer that question, our team at BMW of Norwood has taken a closer look at all four of the BMW X5 trim levels. Continue reading to find out more!
First up in the order are the BMW X5 sDrive40i and xDrive40i configurations. The main difference between the two is right in the name, as the xDrive40i makes use of the BMW xDrive all-wheel drive system for enhanced traction, while the sDrive40i comes standard with rear-wheel drive.
Other than that, you can expect most of the same features from both models. Both are powered by a 3.0L BMW M TwinPower inline 6-cylinder engine, which delivers up to 335 horsepower. Both also feature an 8-speed Sport Automatic transmission, as well as Driving Dynamics Control with three different drive modes: ECO PRO, COMFORT, and SPORT.
Inside, you’ll find seating for up to seven passengers with standard SensaTec upholstery and 40/20/40 split-folding rear seats for flexible storage options. You’ll also have access to Live Cockpit Professional, which features a fully digital instrument cluster and central display that can be operated by voice or by the iDrive Controller.
To keep you confident on the road, the sDrive40i and xDrive40i come standard with Active Driving Assistant. This includes helpful features like Frontal Collision Warning, Active Blind Spot Detection, and Lane Departure Warning, so you can feel safe and secure behind the wheel.
If you really want to take your drive to the next level, this trim level may be for you. The centerpiece of the M50i is its powerhouse engine: a 4.4L BMW M TwinPower Turbo V8, tuned to deliver a screaming 523 horsepower.
Along with its souped-up engine, the M50i features many M accessories built to give your X5 an even sportier feel. These include:
You’ll also find some new touches once you enter the M50i, the most obvious being the upgraded M Sport Steering Wheel, as well as standard Vernasca Leather upholstery. In terms of tech, the M50i gets WiFi® Hotspot capability, as well as an upgraded sound system, with a 16-speaker Harman Kardon® Surround Sound Audio System.
Designed to dominate, the X5 M is the most powerful of the available X5 trim levels. Though it’s also equipped with a 4.4L BMW M TwinPower Turbo V8 engine, the X5 M features an available Competition Package that’s tuned to squeeze out every last bit of performance, allowing you to unleash up to 617 horsepower.
The X5 M comes standard with many of the M accessories found on the M50i, while adding a 3-stage Drivelogic shifting system for even more control over your ride.
You’ll once again find even more new touches on the interior, beginning with standard M Multi-functional seats with true lateral support and illuminated badging for a dash of style. The X5 M also features an M-specific instrument cluster with M Drive, MDM, and M Drivelogic displays to keep you even more in the know about your vehicle.
With four impressive configurations to choose from, the X5 has plenty to love. If you’d like to try the 2023 BMW X5 trim levels for yourself, you can schedule a test drive at BMW of Norwood. Drivers around Norwood, Westwood, and Dedham, Massachusetts, can stop by, or contact our team to schedule one today!
