2021 BMW X5 Towing Capacity

If you’re looking for a luxuriously comfortable SUV that also has some serious towing power for your St Louis road trips, then you should check out the 2021 BMW X5. The BMW X5 towing capacity maxes out at 7,200 pounds when properly equipped, so you can tow your heaviest payload and supplies with ease. Learn more about the towing features and capabilities of the BMW X5 with BMW of West St Louis, and experience the power of this SUV for yourself when you visit BMW of West St Louis for a test drive. 

BMW X5 Towing & Performance by Trim

The BMW X5 towing capacity will vary depending on which trim you choose, but you can rest assured that either configuration will give you the power you need to handle anything that the Ballwin roads can throw your way. To give you an idea of what you can expect from each configuration, here are the performance and towing capabilities of each option: 

2021 BMW X5 sDrive40i – 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 engine

• RWD 
• 335 horsepower 
• 330 lb-ft of torque
• 974 pounds of payload capacity
• 4,828 pounds of curb weight
• 7,200 pounds of maximum towing capacity

2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i – 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 engine

• AWD 
• 335 horsepower
• 330 lb-ft of torque
• 974 pounds of payload capacity
• 4,863 pounds of curb weight
• 7,200 pounds of maximum towing capacity

2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e – 3.0-liter BMW Twin-Turbo I6 with Integrated Electric Motor

• AWD 
• 389 combined horsepower 
• 443 lb-ft of combined torque
• 827 pounds of payload capacity
• 5672 pounds of curb weight
• 5,952 pounds of maximum towing capacity

2021 BMW X5 M50i – 4.4L TwinPower Turbo V8 engine

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

What’s Included in the BMW X5 Tow Package? 

When you get the 2021 BMW X5 tow package, you’ll get a Class III trailer hitch available on every model. The hitch is simple to operate and can be easily hooked up to a trailer. Keep in mind that the tow hitch will require you to remove the Comfort Access feature, which allows you to open the tailgate by running your foot beneath the bumper. This is a small inconvenience but something to be aware of when using this feature. 

Other BMW X5 Towing Features

What else can the BMW X5 do? You’ll be overwhelmed by the BMW X5 towing features that can assist you on your weekend Ladue road trips. Tow with confidence and drive with ease with the available towing features of the BMW X5: 

• 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Icon Adaptive Full LED Headlights
• LED fog lights and Automatic High Beams
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features
• Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
• Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
• Hill Descent Control (HDC)
• Active Driving Assistant with Frontal Collision Warning, Active Blind Spot Detection, and a Lane Departure Warning
• Dynamic Damper Control
• Programmable LED Daytime Running Lights

If you want even more assistance when towing, then consider upgrading to get the following features:

• Parking Assistance Package ($800)
• Two-Axle Air Suspension ($1,000) 
• The Dynamic Handling Package ($2,600)

No matter what you’re hauling or where you’re going, the BMW X5 has your back during every mile. Experience the power of the BMW X5 towing capacity and towing features for yourself when you visit BMW of West St Louis online or right here in Manchester. Then, see how you can save big with our ongoing new vehicle specials.

Experience the BMW X5 at BMW of West St Louis 

See how you can give your next road trip with friends and family a serious upgrade when you visit BMW of West St Louis to test drive the BMW X5. Contact us to explore our inventory and even browse our pre-owned inventory.