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The BMW X5 M Competition is serious about performance with 617 horsepower under the hood. It also offers a vast list of features and tech.
For 2023, BMW sells the X5 M priced at $108,800 in a single trim. The X5 M is one of the best performance luxury SUVs on the market, with a venomous 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, an opulent cabin, unmistakable exterior styling, and plenty of features and tech on offer. BMW also offers X5 M buyers a Competition Package which includes mechanical and cosmetic embellishment. These add to the car's performance making it tauter and angrier. Ready to take on the Jaguar F-Pace SVR, Mercedes-AMG GLE 63, and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, the X5 M has a lot going for itself in comparison.
Below, we pour our hearts out as to why we love the 2023 X5 M Competition.
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The Germans have always been masters at building powerful engines, and once you take a look at what's inside the BMW X5 M, you’ll agree with us. The X5 M is certainly a ravishing luxury SUV, but its curvaceous veil hides astounding performance, which is enough to make you want more thrills.
Under its hood, the BMW X5 M comes equipped with a venomous 4.4-liter TwinPower twin-turbo V8 engine that produces 600 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque as standard. However, if you want more power and sportier handling, the optional Competition package adds an M Sport exhaust system, which adds 17 hp for more fun. With 617 hp onboard, the X5 M Competition is capable of accelerating to 60 mph from rest in just 3.7 seconds and covering a quarter-mile in 12.1 seconds, making it an absolute track monster.
In terms of handling, the BMW X5 M Competition is one of those SUVs that offer not only staggering power but also exhibit excellent driving characteristics. The chassis is equipped with M Adaptive Suspension with Dynamic Damper Control to deliver sharper and more stable handling. All these help the X5 M take confident corners and offer excellent handling. For safety, BMW has equipped the X5 M with M Compound ventilated disc brakes, providing responsive and robust braking performance to calm down the 617-horsepower SUV.
If you are in the market looking for a luxury performance SUV, there are high chances that you will stumble on the BMW X5 M, and we don’t blame you because the X5 M is indeed an alluring SUV. The BMW X5 M is a midsize SUV, but it has a sweet, sleek, and modern look, so it looks compact and sharper than other SUVs in the segment.
The X5 M’s fascia looks like a classic BMW. The wide and large 10-slot bi-spoke kidney grille gives it a distinct look, and the chiseled semi-hexagonal C-shaped DRLs bestows a dynamic character on the X5 M. The front bumper looks sporty and is large enough to allow a significant amount of air to pass through the engine. The rear, too, exhibits a sharp character with the sleek tail lamp setup along with an aggressive diffuser below.
With the Competition Package equipped, the X5 M Competition looks sportier. It comes equipped with 22-inch M Star-spoke wheels, a high-gloss kidney grill frame, a side gill, a black chrome M Sport exhaust, and an M rear spoiler. With these elements and the Shadowline exterior trim, the X5 M Competition exhibits a charming character and has a strong road presence. Hence, expect some serious attention from your neighbors when it's parked outside.
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Imagine sitting in a spacious yet cozy environment and having every feature at the tip of your fingertips. Well, the X5 M can turn your dreams into reality without breaking your budget. The X5 M has a magnificent cabin meticulously built to offer an excellent driving atmosphere yet grand comfort. The cabin offers great functionality, and the quality maintained inside is what we expect from a German luxury SUV.
The cabin’s layout is typical BMW. Most parts are adorned with soft leatherette material, but BMW has elevated its look and feels with stitched accents and aluminum, carbon fiber, or piano black trims. The dashboard layout is minimalistic and it looks premium. The seats come covered with black or white extended Merino leather as standard, but BMW offers Full-Merino leather seats in seven color choices. In addition, the cabin is adorned with an Anthracite Alcantara headliner for more luxury.
The cabin seats five passengers, and both the front and rear seats have plenty of room, even for taller passengers. The front seats come with a pair of Power M multi-function sport seats, which offer 40.7-inches of headroom and 39.8-inches of legroom. The rear seats have 38.7-inches of headroom and 37.4-inches of legroom. The seats are very comfortable and offer excellent back support for long usage.
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The 2023 BMW X5 M Competition has a hefty base price of $108,800, and BMW has equipped it with plenty of features to justify its staggering price. The X5 M Competition comes standard with 22" M Star-spoke Bi-color alloy wheels, an M Sport quad-exhaust system, an M rear spoiler, Shadowline exterior trim, Merino leather seats, power-adjustable front seats with 3-stage heating, memory, and lumbar support, a 12.3-inch fully customizable digital cluster, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a sixteen-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system, heated front armrest, programmable LED DRLs, adaptive brake lights, and the Active Driving Assistant package.
For further customization, BMW offers the Driving Assistance Professional Package and the Executive Package.
Sourav hails from Siliguri, a city very close to the Himalayas in the northern part of West Bengal, India. Anything that has to do with wheels fascinates him. He has a soft spot for Lexus and BMW. He rides a Royal Enfield Thunderbird and is often seen with his group of friends in nearby hill stations. He also loves doing photography and making music. After working with CARHP and CAR INDIGO for more than 15 months, he joined HotCars to continue in automotive writing. He's currently crushing upon the Triumph Tiger 1200.