What Changed

The X5 wears freshened styling with updates to the front fascia and lower body trim. The X5 xDrive50i is now powered by a 400-bhp 4.4l V8 engine, wheras the x5 xDrive35i switches to an updated turbocharged six cylinder engine. An eight speed automatic transmission is now standard on both models.
2011 BMW X5 2010 BMW X5 M
2011 BMW X52010 BMW X5
Price Range$46,300 - $85,700$47,500 - $85,400
Engine(s)3.0l I6 T, 4.4l V8 T3.0l I6, 4.4l V8 T, 4.8l V8
Transmission(s)A6, A8A6
Driven WheelsAWDAWD
Length / Width / Height191.2 / 76.1 / 69.9191.1 / 76.1 / 69.9
Curb Weight (lbs.)4960 - 5379 4916 - 5247
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