We sampled a 2019 X5 xDrive40i, the basic configuration of the X5 which features a 3.0-liter inline-six engine with 335 horsepower mated to an all-wheel-drive system for $72,530.
BMW has long been known as a company that puts driving dynamics first. But as the market shifts away from sports sedans, the folks in Munich have had to double down on technology to best cross-country rivals Mercedes and Audi.
A huge number, to be sure, but not anywhere out of line for a premium product. The BMW 530i sedan we tested in 2017 cost $2,000 more, despite having a smaller cabin, less-powerful motor and rear-wheel drive. Pretty much everything in this class can be loaded up to over $70,000, so it comes down to what you get for the price.
When you arrive at your destination, you'd struggle to find something so easy to park. The BMW can parallel or perpendicular park itself without any input from the driver. Lesser systems require you to modulate the brakes or shift from reverse to drive. While it carries out its wizardry, you can watch a full 3D render of the X5 on your infotainment screen as if you were standing outside the car looking at it. It's mind-bending stuff.
The surprising athleticism of the X5 comes at a cost. Despite our tester having the optional air suspension, the ride can't match the buttery bushings of a Benz or a Lexus. It's not by any means uncomfortable, but it is far from the best-riding vehicle in the class. Finally, it's great that BMW offers everything that you could ever need on the X5. It's just a bit annoying how diligent and spendy you have to be to get everything. Despite having over $10,000 of options, our tester lacked things that most luxury cars offer with standard packages. There was no heated steering wheel, no cooled seats. And even though it did have the upgraded stereo, BMW offers an even more expensive and higher-tier"diamond" stereo.
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