With a twin-turbo V8 power and 575 PS at its disposal, the BMW X5 M is one of the fastest SUVs in history. Getting in its way without a massive power-to-weight advantage, is often a big mistake.
Still, what we have here is a simple video showing us the rate of acceleration that results from launching the X5 M from 0 to 240 km/h (149 mph).
The launch itself takes place after the 3 minute mark and it’s fascinating to watch a car that weighs a massive 2,350 kg (5,180 lbs) hit 180 km/h (111 mph) accelerate so fast.
The 180 km/h to 240 km/h part looked a lot slower – which it was because the car was approaching its limits. Even so, we do get a good look at this SUV’s tremendous pace, the same SUV that held out to win a drag race against the much lighter BMW 1M Coupe.
Keep in mind, the X5 M also features an 8-speed M Steptronic automatic gearbox which sends power quicker and more efficiently to the wheels than the old 6-speed automatic.
By the way, the X5 M is also one of the best looking SUVs on the market, so you might say that it has everything going for it…kind of like when you see a very successful and very good looking celebrity – you just know there are a whole bunch of people envious at him/her.
Same with the X5 M. Don’t think for a second that its rivals aren’t treating this as “the” car to beat when it comes to high performance SUVs.