BMW Brings New BMW X5 M and X6 M Competition in 2023

BMW X5 M and X6 M Competition revisions include drive system upgrades and electrification that result in even more responsive power delivery. BMW M accounts for around one in five models sold in Australia.

BMW X5 M and X6 M Competition upgrades also include 48-volt technology for the first time. An electric motor is part of the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission. It can add 9kW/200Nm to the drive system, as well as functioning as a crankshaft-mounted starter generator. Its 48-volt battery sits in the engine bay and is charged by energy recuperation via the generator.

The new 4.4‑litre M TwinPower Turbo V8 engine has a cross-bank exhaust manifold, reinforced crankshaft drive, changes to turbocharging, a new air intake duct and an optimised oil supply system. Power figures are an impressive 460kW/750Nm, which BMW claims to deliver a sharper response. It is helped with the boost provided by the electric motor, for a 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.

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What’s new in the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission

The eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic is new. It has three shift settings in both automated and manual mode. It put the power down through a revised M xDrive all-wheel-drive system, and Active M Differential at the rear axle.

The M menu allows the driver switch from the default 4WD setting to 4WD Sport mode, resulting in a rear-wheel bias.

The chassis

The body structure results from “stiff” design for which M handling is well-known. There is standard adaptive M suspension Professional with reworked electronically controlled dampers and active roll stabilisation. Modified M Servotronic steering ratios provide a more satisfying experience, so BMW claims.

No M car is complete without M Compound brakes. BMW X5 M and X6 M Competition now applies the latest-generation of its integrated braking system in an M-specific configuration with two pedal feel settings.

Instead of just being interconnected with the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) as before, the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system and the Active M Differential also work in unison with near-actuator wheel slip limitation for the first time in the new BMW X5 M Competition and BMW X6 M Competition.

Standard equipment extends to 21-inch M light-alloys at the front, and 22-inch M light-alloys at the rear. Optional forged M light-alloy wheels are available to customers as a no cost option.

BMW X5 M and X6 M Competition Local specification and pricing

Improvements over the outgoing models include:

BMW Drive Recorder including Remote Theft Recorder
Active Seat Ventilation, front
Massage Function, front
Seat Heating, rear
Heating function for armrest in centre console and front doors
Privacy Glass with sun protection glazing
Remote Engine Start
M Lights Shadowline

BMW X5 M and X6 M Competition Customisation program

Customers will be able to choose from a range of customisation elements to personalise their X5 M and X6 M Competition.

Exterior finishes (Note: all no cost options with the exception of BMW Individual metallic, as noted below)

Non-metallic paintwork

Alpine White

Metallic paintwork

Mineral White
M Carbon Black
Black Sapphire
M Brooklyn Grey(new)
M Marina Bay Blue
Toronto Red
M Isle of Man Green(new)

BMW Individual metallic paintwork

Dravit Grey $2,400
Frozen Pure Grey (new) $5,000

Alloy wheels

Three alloy wheel designs are available as no cost options:

-21-inch/22-inch M light Star-spoke style 809 M Bicolour
-21-inch/22-inch M light Star-spoke style 818 M Bicolour
-21-inch/22-inch M light Star-spoke style 818 M Jet Black

Brake package personalisation

Red and black callipers are available as no-cost options.

Interior upholstery personalisation

The standard BMW Individual full leather Merino is available in seven combinations. The new bicolour Ivory White/Atlas Grey combination can be tailored with a choice of the default M Headliner Alcantara in Anthracite or in optional Ivory White.

The colour and combination selections are below:

– Black
– Silverstone
– Sakhir Orange
– Adelaide Grey
– Taruma Brown
– Bicolour Black/Midrand Beige
– Bicolour Ivory White/Atlas Grey: $1,500

Equipment program	X5 M Competition	X6 M Competition
COMFORT PACKAGE
Acoustic glazing Roller sunblind, manually operated for rear side windows Luggage compartment with automated slip sliding rail Additional equipment for X5 M Competition: Electric rolling cover for luggage compartment	$2,800	$2,100
INDULGENCE PACKAGE
Ambient air package Panorama glass roof, Skylounge Bower & Wilkins surround sound system	$9,500	$9,500
Single Equipment Program
M roof rails high-gloss Shadow Line	STD	$800
M Carbon engine cover	$2,200	$2,200
M Carbon mirror caps	$1,600	$1,600
M Carbon rear spoiler	NA	$2,000

New BMW X5 M and X6 M Competition at a glance

Model	X5 M Competition	X6 M Competition
Engine	4.4-litre M TwinPower Turbo V8 w/48V MHEV	4.4-litre M TwinPower Turbo w/48V MHEV
Drive	All wheel (M xDrive)	All wheel (M xDrive)
Power (kW)	460	460
Peak power (@rpm)	6,000	6,000
Torque (Nm)	750	750
Peak torque (@rpm)	1,800-5,500	1,800-5,500
0-100 km/h (sec)	3.9	3.9
Price	$241,900^*	$247,900^*