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Photo Comparison: 2015 BMW X5 M vs the Original

Creating a whole new segment for the masses, the original X5 M opened a so-called Pandora Box for the rest of the world. Other manufacturers joined in and created hardcore versions of their SUVs. Today, we have the ML63 AMG and Cayenne Turbo S that are taking things even further. We shouldn’t forget about the Range Rover Sport SVR either even though it’s not as agile.
BMW F85 X5 M vs BMW E70 X5 M 16 photos
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Today we’re witnessing history being made once again, as we were back when the E70 X5 M came out. That car was the first one to use a turbocharged engine and wear the M badge at same time. Furthermore, it was also the first one to include all-wheel drive in the ecuation.

The new model follows in these huge footsteps today and wants to make its ‘daddy’ proud. Even though it doesn’t mark as many premieres as the E70, the F85 has some thing to brag about as well. The engine under its bonnet is the most powerful one BMW ever made, with a whopping 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque and 575 HP.

Sure, those paying attention will say that the limited edition M5 ’30 Jahre Edition’ model has more horses (600 HP), but on the torque front there’s no competition. The new V8 even has more torque than the tri-turbo 3-liter inline 6 N57S unit used on the M50d models and is on par with the 6-liter V12 on the 760i and 760Li limousines.

New 8-speed transmission translates into better ... everything

Thanks to the new automatic transmission with 8 speeds and a torque converter, the new model now was improved in all essential areas. The fuel consumption went down by 20 percent while emissions were dropped even more. At the same time, you can now choose how fast and brutal the changes are, just like on a 7-speed dual-clutch DCT unit.

The sprint time was also improved by half a second, the car now accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds compared to the 4.7 seconds of the predecessor. The top speed is still limited to 250 km/h (155 mph) though and it can be taken up to 280 km/h (174 mph).

Prices for the new model start at $99,650 including destination and handling. You can see it in the flesh for the first time at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
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