In the case of the 2019 BMW X5 xDrive50i, the luxury SUV's extra grunt comes in the form of an intoxicating 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 with 456 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, and it'll tempt you every time you're behind the wheel.
The 2019 X5 xDrive50i hits 60 mph in 4.5 seconds on the way to a 12.9-second quarter mile at 108.9 mph. Minimal turbo lag results in linear power delivery, further adding to the effortless feeling you get on the road. Even the brakes are powerful, bringing this 5,263-pound BMW to a stop from 60 mph in 119 feet. There's also a nice, reassuring feel from the brake pedal that gives you confidence during emergency situations.
| VEHICLE LAYOUT |
Front-engine, AWD, 5-pass, 4-door SUV |
| ENGINE |
4.4L/456-hp/479-lb-ft turbo DOHC 32-valve V-8 |
| TRANSMISSION |
8-speed automatic |
| CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST) |
5,263 lb (51/49%) |
| WHEELBASE |
117.1 in |
| LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT |
194.3 x 78.9 x 69.0 in |
| 0-60 MPH |
4.5 sec |
| QUARTER MILE |
12.9 sec @ 108.9 mph |
| BRAKING, 60-0 MPH |
119 ft |
| LATERAL ACCELERATION |
0.84 g (avg) |
| MT FIGURE EIGHT |
25.8 sec @ 0.75 g (avg) |
| EPA CITY/HWY/COMB FUEL ECON |
17/22/19 mpg |
| ENERGY CONS, CITY/HWY |
198/153 kW-hrs/100 miles |
| CO2 EMISSIONS, COMB |
1.02 lb/mile |