2016 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid SUV

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Midsize SUV
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$62,100
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 14, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Upscale cabin with the proper seating position

Unimpressive electric range

New plug-in hybrid model on the X5 lineup

Saves more fuel than rivals

Soft brake pedal

Plush ride quality

Specs & Features

$62,100

price

313 hp @ 5000 rpm

horsepower

332 lb.-ft.

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Armed with a 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 engine and a single motor electric system, and a 9.0 kWh battery, fused to an 8-speed automatic transmission, the 2016 BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid SUV makes 308 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 240 horsepower while the electric motor manages 111 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2016 BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid SUV cover 0-60 in 6.2 seconds. You can drive the X5 Plug-In Hybrid for 14 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for small trips in the city. Combined, the X5 Plug-In Hybrid achieves an impressive 56 MPGe while getting 24 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP of $62,100, the X5 Plug-In Hybrid makes a formidable competitor in the midsize SUV segment, competing with the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid, the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid and the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid SUV which has the highest price tag among the bunch.

Buying Advice

We like the Cold Weather Package which adds retractable headlight washers, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel. Furthermore, there is no way, we can ignore the Driver Assistance Plus Package which includes several driving aids including forward collision warning and blind spot detection.

Trims

    40e iPerformance
    $62,100 onwards
    • Auto dimming mirrors
    • Dual-Zone automatic climate control
    • Fog lamps
    • Panoramic sunroof
    • Xenon headlights

Compare to similar cars

Price

$62,100

Engine

plug-in-hybrid

Rating

8.97

Horsepower

313 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque

332 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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$68,100- $71,600

plug-in-hybrid

8.23

400 hp @ 6000 rpm

472 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm

7

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$65,550

plug-in-hybrid

8.1

436 hp

479 lb.-ft.

5

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2016 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.4 sec14.8 sec130 mph
    5.2 sec12.5 sec172 mph
    5.3 sec13.7 sec140 mph

    2016 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      24 mpg29 mpg24 mpg22.4 gal.-
      24 mpg27 mpg25 mpg13.2 gal.316.80/356.40 mi.
      20 mpg23 mpg21 mpg21.1 gal.379.80/464.20 mi.

      2016 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        192.4 in.76.3 in.69.4 in.8.2 in.115.5 in.
        194.9 in.84.3 in.69.9 in.9.3 in.117.5 in.

        2016 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid

        Ranked #3

        191.1 in.85.2 in.67.4 in.8.5 in.114 in.
        189.7 in.84.3 in.70.7 in.7 in.114.8 in.

        2016 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          31.6 cu.ft.94 cu.ft.63.4 cu.ft.
          15.8 cu.ft.103.8 cu.ft.85.7 cu.ft.
          38.2 cu.ft.-80.3 cu.ft.

          2016 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            63.4 cu.ft.31.6 cu.ft.63.4 cu.ft.-
            85.7 cu.ft.15.8 cu.ft.85.7 cu.ft.78 ft.
            80.3 cu.ft.38.2 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.-

            2016 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              5952 lbs.1170 lbs.5220 lbs.
              5000 lbs.976 lbs.5059 lbs.
              4410 lbs.1532 lbs.-

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