2026 BMW X5: Solon Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 BMW X5 at a Glance
BMW Cleveland stocks three 2026 X5 trims. The xDrive40i starts at $72,050 MSRP with a turbo inline-6 making 375 hp. Step up to the xDrive50e, a plug-in hybrid, and it's $77,450 for 483 combined horsepower plus 38 miles of EPA electric-only range. At the top sits the M60i, $95,050, twin-turbo V8, 523 hp. Add a $1,450 destination charge to any of the three before you even get to options. All three run xDrive all-wheel drive standard, all three get the BMW Curved Display with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, and all three come with BMW Ultimate Care picking up scheduled maintenance for the first 3 years or 36,000 miles. 2026 is basically a carryover year for the current X5 generation, not a redesign, so don't expect anything dramatically different from what's been on the road since 2025. Find it now at BMW Cleveland, 6135 Kruse Dr in Solon.
A familiar X5, not a new one
Worth saying plainly, because it trips people up: BMW has already confirmed an all-new, next-generation X5 arriving later in 2026, with as many as five different drivetrain options on the table. That's not the car described in this guide. What's sitting on BMW Cleveland's lot right now is the current, well-established X5 generation, carried forward from its 2025 mid-cycle refresh with really just two changes worth mentioning. The plug-in hybrid's onboard AC charger jumped to 11 kW from 7.4 kW, which means a noticeably faster home charge, and gesture control got dropped from the features list. That's it. The styling, the cabin, the trim structure, none of it moved. So if a search result is talking up a "redesigned X5," it's telling next year's story, not the one parked in Solon today.
It's also worth untangling the X5 from three other vehicles people mix it up with. The X5 M (Competition trim, well north of $130,000, 617 hp) is a separate model on BMW's own lineup sheet. It is not a fourth X5 trim, no matter what some listing sites imply. The X6 shares the platform but wears a coupe roofline instead. And the X7 is BMW's actual three-row SUV; the X5 seats five, period, so anyone who needs a third row is really shopping for the X7.
Solon's own BMW store, family-run for 35 years
BMW Cleveland sits at 6135 Kruse Dr in Solon, a Davis Automotive Group dealership that's been run by the same family for about 35 years now. The philosophy traces back to founder Jeff Davis's father, who put it simply: "If you can't shake someone's hand and look them in the eye, a contract won't help you." That's still the frame the store sells new BMWs, Certified Pre-Owned BMWs, and "over-reconditioned" pre-owned vehicles under, alongside its own BMW Value Service Center and a parts counter staffed by BMW-trained technicians. Sales hours run Monday and Thursday 9am to 8pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9am to 6pm, and Saturday 9am to 5pm. Closed Sundays.
Three trims, one shared foundation
Every 2026 X5 shares the same bones. Standard xDrive all-wheel drive. The BMW Curved Display, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster paired with a 14.9-inch central touchscreen running iDrive 8.5. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, no cable needed. A wireless charging pad, LED headlights, and a max tow rating of 7,200 lb once the factory hitch is on the car. Where the trims actually pull apart is under the hood. The xDrive40i runs BMW's familiar turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6, 375 hp, 398 lb-ft, 5.2 seconds to 60. The xDrive50e takes that same basic engine and hybridizes it with an electric motor for a combined 483 hp and 38 miles of EPA electric-only range. And the M60i drops in a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 instead, 523 hp, 553 lb-ft, 4.2 seconds to 60. Two option packages sit on top of any of the three: a Premium Package at $2,550 (head-up display, heated front seats and steering wheel, Comfort Access keyless entry, Live Cockpit Pro navigation) and an M Sport Package that adds an aero kit, Shadowline exterior trim, adaptive M suspension, and 20-inch M-design wheels.
X5 xDrive40i
from $72,050 MSRP
The volume trim: turbo inline-6, 375 hp, standard xDrive AWD, 25 mpg combined.
X5 xDrive50e
from $77,450 MSRP
Plug-in hybrid: 483 combined hp, 38 miles of EPA electric-only range, 60 MPGe.
X5 M60i
from $95,050 MSRP
Twin-turbo V8, 523 hp, 4.2-second 0-60, the performance flagship of the three.
What BMW Cleveland's X5 owners say
The X5 has been BMW Cleveland's steadiest seller for years now, and the reviews back that up. This is one of the rare models here with enough of its own owner feedback to quote directly, instead of borrowing from the dealership's wider review pool. Here's a recent service customer: "BMW Cleveland serviced our X5. Scheduling the appointment was easy. Their process includes talking to a human being! They sent an inspection video showing everything was in great shape. The price seemed right. I received a text when the car was finished. They do a great job always" (Kenton T.). On the sales side, one repeat buyer went straight to the general manager: "Marty Sharp, the sales manager at Cleveland BMW, is truly outstanding! When I first met him, he gave me an incredible deal ordering a new BMW X5 just the way I wanted it, setting the tone for an amazing relationship" (devo e.). And a buyer who'd already cross-shopped online before driving in added this: "I had the best car buying experience when I picked up my BMW X5... I was looking for a very specific X5 and found one at BMW Cleveland" (Rahul P.).
BMW Cleveland's main location holds a strong star average across nearly 2,000 Google reviews, and X5 owners turn up across both the sales and service side of that history. Not a model the dealership happens to also carry; a model people specifically drove here for.
Owning one in Solon
Every 2026 X5 comes with BMW Ultimate Care, no cost for scheduled maintenance the first three years or 36,000 miles, no matter which trim. The service and repair guide below covers what that maintenance actually looks like, including the couple of extra items on the xDrive50e's list, plus what a Northeast Ohio winter does to any SUV that lives outside in Solon. The pricing and leasing guide handles the money side of things: MSRP by trim, Ohio's tax math, and the lease-vs-buy conversation.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2026 BMW X5 trims does BMW Cleveland carry?
Three: xDrive40i, xDrive50e (the plug-in hybrid), and M60i. BMW also builds a cheaper, rear-drive-only sDrive40i, but it's not on this dealer's stocked trim list. And the X5 M (Competition) is a different model altogether, not a fourth X5 trim.
Is the 2026 X5 being redesigned?
Not this year. BMW has confirmed an all-new next-generation X5 for later in 2026, arriving as a future model year, but what's on BMW Cleveland's lot right now is the current, well-established generation carrying forward from its 2025 refresh with only minor tweaks.
What's the actual price gap between the trims?
$72,050 for the xDrive40i, $77,450 for the xDrive50e, $95,050 for the M60i. All before the $1,450 destination charge, and all before options. The pricing and leasing guide breaks down what each jump actually buys.
Does every X5 trim have all-wheel drive?
All three that BMW Cleveland stocks, yes. Only BMW's rear-drive-only sDrive40i skips xDrive, and that trim isn't part of this dealer's lineup anyway.
How is the X5 different from the X6 and X7?
The X6 shares the X5's platform and engines but has a lower, coupe-style roofline. The X7 is bigger, three rows of seats. The X5 is strictly a 5-seater, so if a third row is the goal, the X7 is actually the right question.
Where can I see one in person?
BMW Cleveland's new inventory reflects current X5 stock across all three trims. A visit to 6135 Kruse Dr in Solon, a few minutes off I-271, is the fastest way to compare the inline-6, the plug-in hybrid, and the V8 back to back.
Three trims, one showroom in Solon
The trim guides above go deep on each engine and price point. But honestly? A side-by-side test drive still beats reading about it. BMW Cleveland keeps all three 2026 X5 trims on the floor, ready to drive. Ask the sales team what's live right now before anyone sits down to talk numbers.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,450 destination and handling charge, taxes, title, registration, and options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. EPA fuel economy and electric-range figures are estimates; real-world results vary with driving conditions, temperature, and driving style. Equipment, packages, and availability can change with configuration and production timing; confirm current specs with BMW Cleveland. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of BMW Cleveland.