is the bmw x5 m60i worth the extra money over the regular x5?
The M60i is a substantial upgrade, but whether it’s worth it depends on what you value. Here’s the breakdown:
The Performance Premium You’re paying about $22,600 more at MSRP ($89,300 vs $66,695) for:
This Specific Car at $89,995 With 8,152 miles and loaded with Executive, Climate Comfort, and M Sport Professional packages, this sits right in the middle of the Classic.com M60i comp range (~$83k–$93k). It’s essentially lost minimal value from MSRP despite the miles, which suggests strong resale for these.
Is It Worth It?
Probably yes if: You tow (both do 7,200 lbs, but the V8 is effortless doing it), you want the sound/feel of a proper V8 as daily motivation, or you’d be optioning a lot of equipment anyway—this M60i includes air suspension, upgraded brakes, and M differential that would cost extra or aren’t available on the 40i.
Probably no if: You’d rarely floor it, fuel economy matters (the 40i’s mild-hybrid 6-cylinder is more efficient), or you’d rather spend that difference on a loaded 40i with similar creature comforts.
The 40i at 4.4s 0-60 is hardly slow—this is a “want” not a “need” upgrade. But as someone who sees depreciation curves all day, M Performance models tend to hold value better than base trims. That softens the blow.
Want to see how this compares to other luxury performance SUVs? Or check what a loaded xDrive40i would cost in our data?