Tow Capacities

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BMW X5 towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the BMW X5. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered24 (2000–2023)
Configurations78
Highest rating in our dataset7,000 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,962 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

BMW X5 towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

BMW X5 towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
20236,000 lbs7,000 lbs1,334 lbs3Open year
20226,000 lbs7,000 lbs985 lbs3Open year
20216,000 lbs7,000 lbs985 lbs3Open year
20206,000 lbs7,000 lbs1,250 lbs4Open year
20196,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,700 lbs2Open year
20185,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,110 lbs4Open year
20175,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,110 lbs4Open year
20165,952 lbs5,952 lbs1,110 lbs4Open year
20155,952 lbs5,952 lbs1,110 lbs4Open year
20145,952 lbs5,952 lbs1,962 lbs4Open year
20136,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,290 lbs5Open year
20126,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,290 lbs5Open year
20116,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,290 lbs5Open year
20106,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,290 lbs3Open year
20096,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,290 lbs3Open year
20086,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,113 lbs2Open year
20076,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,113 lbs2Open year
20066,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,356 lbs3Open year
20056,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,356 lbs3Open year
20046,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,356 lbs3Open year
20035,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,327 lbs3Open year
20025,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,472 lbs3Open year
20015,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,486 lbs2Open year
20006,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,177 lbs1Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

BMW X5 towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which BMW X5 years can tow my trailer?

Compare BMW X5 model years

20222023
Min towing6,000 lbs6,000 lbs
Max towing7,000 lbs7,000 lbs
Max payload985 lbs1,334 lbs
Configurations33
Drivetrains4x24x2
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles3.15, 3.393.15, 3.39
Engines3.0 liters I-6, 4.4 liters V-83.0 liters I-6, 4.4 liters V-8
  • 2023 and 2022 share the same highest dataset towing rating (7,000 lbs).
  • 2023 shows a 349 lbs higher peak payload in our dataset than 2022.

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse BMW X5 configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2023 M50i4.4 liters V-8 · 3.15 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,299 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 sDrive40i 4dr3.0 liters I-6 · 4x2 · 3.39 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,334 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 xDrive40i3.0 liters I-6 · 3.39 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,299 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 M50i4.4 liters V-8 · 3.15 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 985 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 sDrive40i 4dr3.0 liters I-6 · 4x2 · 3.39 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 974 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 xDrive40i3.0 liters I-6 · 3.39 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 974 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 M50i4.4 liters V-8 · 3.15 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 985 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 sDrive40i 4dr3.0 liters I-6 · 4x2 · 3.39 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 974 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 xDrive40i3.0 liters I-6 · 3.39 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 974 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 M50i4.4 liters V-8 · 3.15 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 882 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 sDrive40i 4dr3.0 liters I-6 · 4x2 · N/A · Tow 7,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 xDrive40i3.0 liters I-6 · 3.39 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,250 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 xDrive50i4.4 liters V-8 · 3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 xDrive40i3.0 liters I-6 · 3.39 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,700 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 xDrive50i4.4 liters V-8 · 3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,365 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 sDrive35i 4dr3.0 liters I-6 · 4x2 · 3.15 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 xDrive35d3.0 liters I-6 · 3.15 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 xDrive35i3.0 liters I-6 · 3.15 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 xDrive50i4.4 liters V-8 · 3.15 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 sDrive35i 4dr3.0 liters I-6 · 4x2 · 3.15 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 xDrive35d3.0 liters I-6 · 3.15 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 xDrive35i3.0 liters I-6 · 3.15 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 xDrive50i4.4 liters V-8 · 3.15 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 sDrive35i 4dr4x2 · 3.15 · Tow 5,952 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 xDrive35d3.15 · Tow 5,952 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 xDrive35i3.15 · Tow 5,952 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 xDrive50i3.15 · Tow 5,952 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 sDrive35i 4dr4x2 · 3.15 · Tow 5,952 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 xDrive35d3.15 · Tow 5,952 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 xDrive35i3.15 · Tow 5,952 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 xDrive50i3.15 · Tow 5,952 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 sDrive35i 4dr4x2 · 3.15 · Tow 5,952 lbs · Payload 1,499 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 xDrive35d3.15 · Tow 5,952 lbs · Payload 1,962 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 xDrive35i3.15 · Tow 5,952 lbs · Payload 1,499 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 xDrive50i3.15 · Tow 5,952 lbs · Payload 1,499 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 xDrive35d3.64 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,290 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 xDrive35i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,290 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 xDrive35i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,290 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 xDrive35i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,290 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 xDrive50i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,290 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 xDrive3.64 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,290 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 xDrive35i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,290 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 xDrive35i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,290 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 xDrive35i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,290 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 xDrive50i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,290 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 xDrive35d3.63 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,290 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 xDrive35i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,290 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 xDrive35i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,290 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 xDrive35i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,290 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 xDrive50i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,290 lbs
    Open year

BMW X5 towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2020s2020–20292020, 2021, 2022, 20236,000 – 7,000 lbs7,000 lbs1,334 lbs13
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20195,000 – 6,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,962 lbs40
2000s2000–20092000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20095,000 – 6,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,486 lbs25

BMW X5 payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
20231,299 lbs1,334 lbs3Open year
2022974 lbs985 lbs3Open year
2021974 lbs985 lbs3Open year
2020882 lbs1,250 lbs3Open year
20191,365 lbs1,700 lbs2Open year
20181,110 lbs1,110 lbs4Open year
20171,110 lbs1,110 lbs4Open year
20161,110 lbs1,110 lbs4Open year
20151,110 lbs1,110 lbs4Open year
20141,499 lbs1,962 lbs4Open year
20131,290 lbs1,290 lbs5Open year
20121,290 lbs1,290 lbs5Open year
20111,290 lbs1,290 lbs5Open year
20101,290 lbs1,290 lbs3Open year
20091,290 lbs1,290 lbs3Open year
2008970 lbs1,113 lbs2Open year
2007970 lbs1,113 lbs2Open year
2006992 lbs1,356 lbs3Open year
2005992 lbs1,356 lbs3Open year
2004992 lbs1,356 lbs3Open year
20031,062 lbs1,327 lbs3Open year
20021,181 lbs1,472 lbs3Open year
20011,177 lbs1,486 lbs2Open year
20001,177 lbs1,177 lbs1Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

How BMW X5 towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2019 → 2020: Maximum towing 6,000 lbs → 7,000 lbs (+1,000 lbs)
  • 2018 → 2019: Maximum towing 5,000 lbs → 6,000 lbs (+1,000 lbs)
  • 2016 → 2017: Maximum towing 5,952 lbs → 5,000 lbs (-952 lbs)

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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