is the bmw x5 m60i worth the extra money over the regular x5?

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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:
- **+148 HP** (375 → 523) — the S68 twin-turbo V8 is a serious step up from the B58 inline-6
- **+155 lb-ft torque** — you really feel this in daily driving and passing
- **~0.8s quicker 0-60** (3.6s vs 4.4s) — that's the difference between "quick" and "damn, this thing moves"

**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?

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