We specialise in buying X5sFast collection, usually within 48 hoursWe collect from all over the UK
X5 badges can be confusing. Here’s what they mean.
The numbers
In BMW’s naming, the number shows engine power, and the letter shows the fuel. “d” is diesel, “i” is petrol, and “e” is plug-in hybrid.
F15 engines (2013–2018)
- xDrive25d, 30d and 40d: six-cylinder and four-cylinder diesels
- M50d: the powerful tri-turbo diesel
- xDrive50i: V8 petrol
- xDrive40e: plug-in hybrid
- X5 M: high-performance V8 petrol
G05 engines (2018 onwards)
- xDrive30d and xDrive40d: six-cylinder diesels, mild-hybrid on later cars
- xDrive40i: six-cylinder petrol
- M50d: high-performance diesel
- M50i and M60i: V8 petrol
- xDrive45e and xDrive50e: plug-in hybrids
- X5 M and X5 M Competition: the fastest versions
Which is right for you?
High-mileage drivers often choose diesels. Short-trip drivers with a charger may prefer plug-in hybrids. Enthusiasts go for M50i, M60i and X5 M. The right choice depends on how you drive.
Selling? We buy every engine. See how we buy performance X5s or plug-in hybrids.
Ready to sell your BMW X5 today?
Tell us about it and we’ll come back with a fair, no-obligation valuation, then collect from anywhere in the UK, usually within 48 hours of agreeing a price. Free to ask, easy to say no.