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2014 BMW X5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for 2014 is a full redesign: the BMW X5 enters its third generation with a new body, a roomier cabin, and more standard equipment. The lineup also gains its first rear-wheel-drive model.
About the 2014 BMW X5
3rd gen (F15), first year / full redesign
BMW markets the X5 as the original “Sports Activity Vehicle,” meaning an upscale midsize SUV that is meant to feel more athletic and road-focused than a typical luxury SUV. Its job is to blend strong driving manners, a flexible cargo area, premium materials, and family usefulness in one vehicle. Versus rivals that lean more toward soft comfort, the X5’s main differentiator is that BMW wants it to feel like a BMW first and an SUV second.
The sDrive35i is the lighter, rear-wheel-drive entry point, while the xDrive35i pairs the same 300-hp turbo six with all-wheel drive. The xDrive35d emphasizes diesel pulling power and long-distance efficiency. At the top, the xDrive50i combines a 445-hp twin-turbo V8 with leather upholstery, 20-way front seats, and a surround-view parking camera system.
What changed, by category
Structural
The X5 moves to the redesigned third-generation F15 body, with a new cabin that provides more interior room. A 40/20/40 split-folding rear seat becomes standard across the lineup.
Styling
A fully redesigned exterior and interior replace the second-generation X5’s body and cabin.
Powertrain
The new sDrive35i becomes the first rear-wheel-drive X5. The xDrive50i’s twin-turbo V8 rises from 400 hp and 450 lb-ft to 445 hp and 480 lb-ft, while the redesigned xDrive35d receives a newer 255-hp diesel six with 413 lb-ft. Automatic engine stop-start also becomes standard.
Tech and convenience
A 10.2-inch navigation display with a touchpad controller and speed-sensitive steering become standard across the lineup. Satellite radio and smartphone integration become standard on selected trims, while the xDrive35i gains standard heated front seats and a panoramic moonroof. The xDrive50i gains a standard rear-view camera with an overhead parking view.
2014 BMW X5 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 8-Spd Spt Stptrnc | Auto, 8-Spd Spt Stptrnc | Auto, 8-Spd Spt Stptrnc | Auto, 8-Spd Spt Stptrnc |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Diesel | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 23 mpg | 18 mpg | 14 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 31 mpg | 27 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 255 hp | 300 hp | 445 hp |
| Torque | 300 lb-ft | 413 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 480 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 6000 lb | 6000 lb | 6000 lb | 6000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 66 cu-ft | 66 cu-ft | 66 cu-ft | 66 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | 36.6 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Hill Descent Control | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| 360 Camera | ||||
| Top View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2014 BMW X5 fully redesigned?
Yes. The 2014 BMW X5 begins the third-generation F15 model with a redesigned body and cabin, more interior room, and additional standard technology and convenience features.
Is the 2014 BMW X5 available with rear-wheel drive?
Yes. The new sDrive35i is the first rear-wheel-drive X5. It uses a 300-hp turbocharged six-cylinder engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
How did the 2014 X5 xDrive50i change from 2013?
The 2014 xDrive50i moves to the redesigned third-generation body and receives a stronger twin-turbo V8. Output increases from 400 to 445 hp and from 450 to 480 lb-ft of torque, and a rear-view camera with an overhead parking view becomes standard.
What features became standard on every 2014 BMW X5?
Every 2014 X5 gets a 10.2-inch navigation display with a touchpad controller, automatic engine stop-start, speed-sensitive steering, and a 40/20/40 split-folding rear seat as standard equipment.
What are the main reasons to consider a 2014 X5 instead of a 2013?
The main reasons are the 2014 model’s full redesign, roomier cabin, added standard technology, and broader drivetrain lineup. It also introduces a rear-wheel-drive version and gives the xDrive50i substantially more power.
2014 BMW X5 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2014 BMW X5.
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2014 BMW X5
(14 reviews)
“I love my BMW X5, it is a nice comfortable car and I feel safe with my family driving it.”
“I was disappointed to find a number of bugs with the electronics system in my new BMW as well as rattling noise emanating from the rear door when the car is in motion. Very atypical problems with a new BMW relative to my past experience with BMWs.”