2022 BMW X5 Towing Capacity

The BMW X5 is more than just a pretty face. It can also handle tough towing tasks with ease around Manchester and Lowell, MA. The 2022 BMW X5 towing capacity reaches up to 7,200 pounds with any traditional turbocharged gasoline engine or up to 5,952 pounds if you prefer the plug-in hybrid. To achieve the maximum BMW X5 towing capacity, you will need to add on the BMW X5 tow hitch. Learn all about BMW X5 towing in the guide below from Tulley BMW of Nashua. 

BMW X5 Towing by Engine 

BMW X5 towing power varies based on your preferred powertrain: 

BMW X5 sDrive40i – 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 Engine

• 7,200 pounds maximum towing capacity
• RWD, 335 hp, 331 lb-ft of torque
• 1,014 pounds payload capacity
• 4,828 pounds curb weight

BMW X5 xDrive40i – 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 Engine

• 7,200 pounds maximum towing capacity
• AWD, 335 hp, 331 lb-ft of torque
• 1,016 pounds payload capacity
• 4,863 pounds curb weight

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

• 5,952 pounds maximum towing capacity
• AWD, 389 combined hp, 443 lb-ft of combined torque
• 5,646 pounds curb weight

BMW X5 M50i – 4.4L TwinPower Turbo V8 Engine

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

BMW X5 Tow Package

As mentioned above, the BMW X5 tow package is needed to achieve max towing power. The BMW X5 tow hitch is available on every model in the lineup. Keep in mind that if you do decide to add on the BMW X5 tow hitch, you’ll need to remove the optional Comfort Access feature, which makes it possible to open the tailgate by running your foot under the bumper. 

BMW X5 Towing Features

While the BMW X5 towing capacity is quite robust, there are a number of features available that ensure safe and confident towing on the roads of Westford and Nashua.

• Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
• Hill Descent Control (HDC)
• Dynamic Damper Control
• 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features
• Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
• 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

Get Behind the Wheel of an X5 Today

Now that you know all about BMW X5 towing, are you ready to see what else is in store? Visit Tulley BMW of Nashua today to take the X5 for a test drive. In the meantime, you can learn more about the BMW X5 interior or the rest of the lineup before your visit.