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2023 BMW X5 Towing Capacity

2023 BMW X5

If you’re looking to upgrade to an incredible new midsize SUV, a prime choice for your Los Angeles drives is the 2023 BMW X5. The 2023 BMW X5 towing capacity is an impressive 7,200 pounds when properly equipped, but there’s a lot more to the story than just BMW X5 towing. With the BMW X5 tow package, featuring the BMW X5 tow hitch, you’ll be able to get a midsize boat or large trailer out to the lake or campsite without a problem. Want to learn more about BMW X5 towing? Our guide from Pacific BMW is waiting for you!

BMW X5 Towing by Engine

The engine you choose to outfit your Hollywood BMW X5 with will determine what your BMW X5 towing situation looks like. Have a look at your options in this convenient comparison:

BMW X5 sDrive40i – 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 engine

  • 7,200-pound maximum towing capacity
  • RWD, 335 hp, 330 lb-ft of torque
  • 1,014-pound payload capacity
  • 4,828 pounds curb weight

BMW X5 xDrive40i – 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 engine

  • 7,200-pound maximum towing capacity
  • AWD, 335 hp, 330 lb-ft of torque
  • 1,014-pound payload capacity
  • 4,863 pounds curb weight

BMW X5 xDrive45e – 3.0-liter BMW Twin-Turbo I6 with Integrated Electric Motor

  • 5,952-pound maximum towing capacity
  • AWD, 389 combined hp, 443 lb-ft of combined torque
  • 996-pound payload capacity
  • 5672 pounds curb weight

BMW X5 M50i – 4.4L TwinPower Turbo V8 engine

  • 7,200-pound maximum towing capacity
  • AWD, 523 hp, 553 lb-ft of torque
  • 1,030-pound payload capacity
  • 5,260 pounds curb weight

2023 BMW X5 Tow Package

Maximizing your BMW X5 towing capacity means picking the BMW X5 towing package. It includes the BMW X5 tow hitch, a Class III trailer hitch that’s easy to install. You can do it yourself with instructions from the owner’s manual, but you can always schedule service with us if you consider that easier.

2023 BMW X5 Towing Features

If you’re a Hollywood or Burbank car shopper looking for advanced towing features, look no further than the BMW X5. This is what you’ll be able to enjoy when you pick this vehicle:

  • Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
  • Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
  • Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features
  • Hill Descent Control (HDC)
  • Dynamic Damper Control
  • 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Icon Adaptive Full LED Headlights
  • LED fog lights and Automatic High Beams
  • Programmable LED Daytime Running Lights
  • Active Driving Assistant with Frontal Collision Warning, Active Blind Spot Detection, and a Lane Departure Warning

In the following guide, we will cover what contributes to the maximum BMW X5 towing capacity of up to 7,200 pounds, like the BMW X5 tow package including the BMW X5 tow hitch and more. Read on below to discover the BMW X5 towing capacity across each available configuration.  BMW X5 Towing Across Trim LevelsThe 2020 BMW X5 comes in four different trim levels with various drivetrains and engines under each hood, achieving a towing capacity of 6,603-7,200 pounds. Explore the BMW X5 towing capacity, horsepower, and torque generated by each impressive configuration:

BMW X5 sDrive40i

  • Rear-wheel drive
  • 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 engine
  • 335 hp
  • 330 lb-ft of torque
  • 7,200-pound towing capacity

BMW X5 xDrive40i 

  • All-wheel drive
  • 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 engine
  • 335 hp
  • 330 lb-ft or torque
  • 6,603-pound towing capacity

BMW xDrive50i 

  • All-wheel drive
  • 4.4L TwinPower Turbo V8 engine
  • 456 hp
  • 479 lb-ft of torque
  • 6,603-pound towing capacity

BMW X5 M50i 

  • All-wheel drive
  • 4.4L TwinPower Turbo V8 engine
  • 523 hp
  • 553 lb-ft of torque
  • 7,200-pound towing capacity

Get Behind the Wheel of a BMW X5 in Glendale

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