BMW and fast-moving, brick-sized SUVs is a story that we’ve heard before. Of course, with ultimate driving machines like the X5 and X6, you can always strike a balance between weekend track thrills and impromptu grocery shopping. With the 2020 BMW X5 M Competition, we witness a similar trend. While it may tip the scales at around two and a half tons, it is anything but slow and lumpy at the corners. Instead, it turns the tables with its power-hungry 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 that catapults the X5 to 60 mph in a blistering 3.8 seconds, only milliseconds away from neck-snapping supercars. However, this Bimmer looks as fast as it is, courtesy of a bold, striking silhouette influenced by sharp angles and dominating faces. Inside, it speaks volumes of elegance followed by a hint of sportiness to remind the occupants what they're in every once in a while.
The X5 M Competition sources its rage from a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8, pumping a screaming 625 horsepower and 750 Nm of torque. The power is channeled through an 8-speed automatic Steptronic gearbox to all four wheels, with a bias on the rear. Eventually, this translates to a 0 to 60 mph in a ‘blink-and-you-miss-it’ 3.8 seconds and a wind-slicing top speed of 155 mph (electronically limited). However, the X5 M is not only stupendously fast, though. It benefits from the added performance goodies alongside the ‘Competition’ badge. This means an advanced cooling system for more spirited track sessions, an Active M Differential that ensures effortless power delivery, tightened engine mounts and bracing, an M-specific suspension for timed track sessions, and massive M compound brakes that ensure it stops on a dime.
Climb inside, and the X5 M Competition treats the senses with a leather-adorned interior that’s elegant to look but, at the same time, quite sporty. Premium-grade Merino leather spreads towards the dash, seats, door trims, and steering wheel in a sumptuous symphony. Meanwhile, hints of carbon fiber cascade across the cabin, reminding you what it’s like to yield over 600 horses in a 2.3-ton SUV. The cabin’s centerpiece, the Live Cockpit Professional, flaunts several features, including Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, as well as AM/FM radio that plays your favorite tunes via a Bowers & Wilkins premium sound system. Of course, there’s no ignoring the massive glass roof (aka the Sky Lounge) that transforms the cabin into a sun-drenched oasis. Eventually, the mood is uplifted further by the presence of customizable ambient lighting to create a rather relaxing atmosphere.
Up front, the 2020 BMW X5 M sports the iconic kidney grille, now finished in gloss black for a hint of minimalism. Meanwhile, flanking the grille are sleek, dominating LED DRLs featuring BMW’s Laserlight technology that lights the road up ahead with definitive authority. Also, the gaping intakes on the front apron keep the V8 up and pumping. Moving down the flanks, the Bimmer equips a combination of 21 and 22-inch wheels (front and rear) with multi-spoke alloys that add a touch of aggression. Eventually, the characterful lines get prominent the further you move back. Speaking of the back, the X5 M Competition rocks a carbon fiber (optional) roof-mounted spoiler that adds a touch of aggressiveness to an overall extroverted exterior. Meanwhile, also at the back is a dominating diffuser, separated by flared exhaust pipes that are hard to miss just as much as the new, quite slick LED taillamps.
Of course, it isn’t a BMW if it doesn’t equip the latest and greatest tech wizardry that could knock off any competition. Inside, you can expect features like a premium Bowers & Wilkins sound system, ambient lighting, Sky Lounge, Live Cockpit Professional, massaging seats (optional), multi-zone climate control, heated and ventilated seats (and cupholders), M multifunctional bucket-like seats, and even a hands-free opening tailgate that ensures the Bimmer is ready for a grocery run as it is ready for a quick track session. However, the tech doesn’t just end there. Being the range-topping variant, the X5 M Competition gets treated to a range of driver assistance safety tech, equipping features like Active Cruise Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Change (and Departure) Assist, Night Vision system, Rear Collision Prevention, Auto Emergency Braking, and a whole lot of parking features that make the X5 maneuverable and effortless to park.
When new, the 2020 BMW X5 M Competition could be yours for an eye-popping $115,095, excluding options. There are quite a few options on the topic. These include a $1,700 Driver Assistance Professional Package with all the safety tech gizmos, a $3,600 Executive Package flaunting features like front massaging seats, ventilated and heated cupholders, LED headlamps with Laserlight, and more. Want to see one parked in your driveway? Well, visit Exotic Car Trader now and drive home your dream Bimmer today!
Does the 2020 BMW X5 M Competition live up to the hype, as was once created by its predecessors? Well, with the explosive performance and head-turning looks, it certainly does. If you’re on the hunt for similar BMWs, you’ve stumbled across the right site. At Exotic Car Trader, we welcome all types of exotics and classics ready for an exchange of hands. We promote a streamlined car-buying process that rids of all hassles to ensure an effortless car-buying journey. Alternatively, you may access our expert-vetted and highly transparent car-selling guide to guarantee that you receive the top dollar for your prized possession.
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