2020 BMW X5 Towing Capacity

The 2020 BMW X5 has a towing capacity of 7,200 pounds when properly equipped with the available factory-installed trailer hitch. This is enough for a small RV, a pontoon boat, or even a small horse trailer.

Keep reading to learn more about how to make the most out of your BMW X5 SUV's towing capacity as you adventure through Huntsville, Florence, and Cullman, AL. Then, contact the team at Century BMW to try it out for yourself!

The More the Merrier: 2020 BMW X5 Quick Facts

When you're heading out with a lot of fun in tow, the cherry on top is a car full of your closest friends and family members. That's why we love that the 3-row BMW X5 has a 5-passenger seating capacity, including the driver.

Even with all the seats filled with your favorite people, this luxury SUV still gives you 33.9 cubic feet of trunk space for all your camping gear, sporting equipment, and more. Plus, you can fold down both rows of rear seats to open up a full cargo capacity of 72.3 cubic feet.

As you cruise, sing along to your favorite songs via the iDrive 7.0 infotainment system and the available 464-watt Harman Kardon® Surround Sound Audio System.

2020 BMW X5 Towing Capacity and Performance Specs

At its maximum capacity, and when properly equipped, the 2020 BMW X5 can tow up to 7,200 pounds. This means that you can bring a towable RV with you when you head out for a camping weekend, or tow a small horse trailer to the county fair. It's also a capable towing capacity for a decent-sized cargo trailer when you move your kids into the dorms at The University of Alabama.

Of course, your vehicle's capabilities will vary depending on which powertrain you have hard at work under the hood. The four options you get with the BMW X5 are:

• BMW X5 sDrive40i
  • 3.0L TwinPower Turbo I-6 engine
  • 335 horsepower
  • 330 lb-ft of torque
  • Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
  • 0-60 MPH in 5.2 seconds
• BMW X5 xDrive40i
  • 3.0L TwinPower Turbo I-6 engine
  • 335 horsepower
  • 330 lb-ft of torque
  • xDrive All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
  • 0-60 MPH in 5.3 seconds

• BMW X5 xDrive50i
  • 4.4L BMW TwinPower Turbo V8
  • 456 horsepower
  • 479 lb-ft of torque
  • xDrive AWD
  • 0-60 MPH in 4.6 seconds
• BMW X5 M50i
  • 4.4L BMW M Performance TwinPower Turbo V8
  • 523 horsepower
  • 553 lb-ft of torque
  • xDrive AWD
  • 0-60 MPH in 4.1 seconds

While many local drivers love the sDrive RWD system for precise maneuvering and tight cornering, you may want to equip your BMW X5 with the xDrive AWD system if you intend to do a lot of off-roading in your luxury SUV.

The xDrive AWD system automatically adapts to your conditions to maximize all-terrain handling whether you're on an old dirt road or an open highway. It's also a great option for maintaining traction while docking a boat along a sandy shore or when towing your dirt bikes to the course.

Give the 2020 BMW X5 Towing Capacity a Try

Do you want to test out the 7,200-pound BMW X5 towing capacity? Then come to Century BMW! We'll tell you more about all the ways this luxury SUV is equipped to get you out and about in the Florence, Cullman, and Huntsville, Alabama, area.

It all starts with a test drive, so contact us to schedule yours today!