BMW X5 towing capacity by year

The BMW X5 has tow data across 25 model years, from 2000 through 2024. The most recent 2024 BMW X5 carries a maximum tow rating of 7,200 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.

Pick a year below to open the full BMW X5 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

BMW X5 max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the BMW X5, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent BMW X5 years (2020–2024)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older BMW X5 years (2000–2019)

Earlier model years for the BMW X5, going back to 2000. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.