2018 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid SUV

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Rating7.6

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Midsize SUV
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$63,750
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 5, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Decent gas mileage

Limited legroom in the second row

No significant changes

Appealing exterior and interior

Optional third-row seating is too cramped and impractical

Plenty of standard features

Pleasing ride quality

Specs & Features

$63,750

price

313 hp @ 5000 rpm

horsepower

332 lb.-ft.

torque

8-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Armed with a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine and a single 111-hp electric motor with a 9.2-kWh battery pack, fused to an 8-speed automatic transmission, the 2018 BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid SUV makes 308 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the motor makes 111 horsepower. This powertrain helps the BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid SUV cover 0-60 in 6.5 seconds. You can drive the BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid SUV for 12 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for a small trip in the city. The BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid SUV achieves an impressive 56 MPGe combined while getting 24 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP $63,750, the BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid SUV makes a formidable competitor in the midsize SUV segment, locking horns with the Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid SUV, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 550e, and the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid SUV.

Buying Advice

BMW's X5 hybrid comes in only one trim level, leaving very few cosmetic and optional packages. This single trim is best paired with the Premium Package and Driver Assistance Plus which add keyless ignition and entry, four-zone climate control, Head-Up Display, Active Driving Assistant, satellite radio, etc.

Trims

    40e iPerformance
    $63,750 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • AM/FM/HD/Satellite-Prep
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    • Sensatec leatherette Seat trim

Compare to similar cars

Price

$52,900- $56,700

Engine

plug-in-hybrid

Rating

8.5

Horsepower

400 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

472 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm

Capacity

5

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7.5

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479 lb.-ft.

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313 hp @ 5000 rpm

332 lb.-ft.

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400 hp @ 6000 rpm

472 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm

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2018 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
    5.1 sec--
    5.3 sec13.7 sec140 mph
    5.4 sec--

    2018 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
      55 mpg57 mpg24 mpg22.5 gal.296/444 mi.
      26 mpg30 mpg27 mpg18.5 gal.343.2/396 mi.
      26 mpg28 mpg26 mpg13.2 gal.-
      38 mpg50 mpg21 mpg21 gal.-

      2018 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        193.2 in.86 in.69.4 in.8.2 in.115.5 in.
        194.9 in.84.3 in.69.9 in.9.4 in.117.5 in.

        2018 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid

        Ranked #3

        191.1 in.78.7 in.67.4 in.8.5 in.114 in.
        189.7 in.84.3 in.70.7 in.7 in.114.8 in.
        184.6 in.83.3 in.65.3 in.8.5 in.112.8 in.

        2018 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          34.2 cu.ft.84.6 cu.ft.25.7 cu.ft.
          15.8 cu.ft.103.8 cu.ft.85.7 cu.ft.
          38.2 cu.ft.-80.3 cu.ft.
          37.8 cu.ft.103 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.

          2018 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
            25.7 cu.ft.34.2 cu.ft.25.7 cu.ft.-
            80.3 cu.ft.38.2 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.-
            63.3 cu.ft.37.8 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.-
            85.7 cu.ft.15.8 cu.ft.85.7 cu.ft.98 ft.

            2018 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.1530 lbs.5059 lbs.
              4410 lbs.1290 lbs.5456 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1314 lbs.4599 lbs.

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