2024 BMW X5 M Competition Photos, engines & full specs

BMW refreshed the X5 lineup at the beginning of 2023, and along with the rest of the range, the M Competition version received a well-deserved update.

While customers started to ask for more performance-oriented SUVs that were good for families but also incredibly fast on regular roads, BMW stepped ahead. Starting with the second generation of the X5 it also introduced the M version. Fast forward to the fourth generation that was launched in 2019, and the M version was more powerful than ever, especially when fitted with the Competition package.

For the 2023 model year, the X5 M Competition received a new and improved front fascia fitted with slimmer headlights and a redesigned grille. This was broader and flanked by enlarged air intakes that cooled the massive front brakes. In addition, the lower bumper received a redesigned grille.

The X5 M Competition boasted a luxurious cabin with leather upholstery and a hexagonal pattern on the door cards. In addition, the automaker added carbon-fiber trims on the dashboard, center stack, and center console. BMW also installed a new dashboard fitted with a curved screen that hosted the instrument panel and the iDrive 8 infotainment system.

But the most significant changes were made under the car's skin. While the ICE powerplant remained the same, the automaker added a 48V mild-hybrid system that helped the