BMW X5 engines with a timing chain

Many engines in the BMW X5 have a timing chain instead of a timing belt. These usually never need to be replaced. On this page you will find a list of BMW X5 engines that have a cam chain.

You will also find information about which engines that have a timing belt.

I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from the year 2000 until today.

The timing chains in BMW X5 are known to last very well as long as service and oil changes are handled.

If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.

Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.

This can occur if, for example, the car has not been serviced properly.

If you are considering buying a used BMW X5, make sure that the oil changes are made according to the car’s interval.

BMW X5 engines with a timing chain

Here you will find different engines in BMW X5 that have a timing chain. I have divided the information into different tables according to each generation and model year.

BMW X5 2000 – 2004

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2000 and 2004.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
BMW X5 3.0i 2000 – 2004	231 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 4.4i 2000 – 2004	286 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 4.6is 2000 – 2004	347 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 3.0d 2000 – 2004	184 hp	Timing chain

BMW X5 2004 – 2007

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2004 and 2007.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
BMW X5 3.0i 2004 – 2007	231 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 4.4i 2004 – 2007	320 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 4.8is 2004 – 2007	360 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 3.0d 2004 – 2007	218 hp	Timing chain

BMW X5 2007 – 2011

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2007 and 2011.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
BMW X5 3.0si 2007 – 2011	272 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 xDrive30i 2007 – 2011	272 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 4.8i 2007 – 2011	355 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 xDrive48i 2007 – 2011	355 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 M 2007 – 2011	555 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 3.0d 2007 – 2011	218 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 3.0d 2007 – 2011	235 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 xDrive30d 2007 – 2011	235 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 3.0sd 2007 – 2011	272 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 3.0sd 2007 – 2011	286 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 xDrive35d 2007 – 2011	286 hp	Timing chain

BMW X5 2011 – 2013

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2011 and 2013.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
BMW X5 xDrive35i 2011 – 2013	306 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 xDrive50i 2011 – 2013	408 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 M 2011 – 2013	555 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 xDrive30d 2011 – 2013	245 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 xDrive35d 2011 – 2013	269 hp	?
BMW X5 xDrive40d 2011 – 2013	306 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 M50d 2011 – 2013	381 hp	Timing chain

BMW X5 2014 – 2018

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2014 and 2018.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
BMW X5 xDrive28i 2014 – 2018	245 hp	?
BMW X5 sDrive35i 2014 – 2018	306 hp	?
BMW X5 xDrive35i 2014 – 2018	306 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 xDrive35i M Performance 2014 – 2018	326 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 xDrive50i 2014 – 2018	450 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 M 2014 – 2018	575 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 sDrive25d 2014 – 2018	218 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 sDrive25d 2014 – 2018	231 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 xDrive30d 2014 – 2018	258 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 xDrive30d M Performance 2014 – 2018	277 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 xDrive40d 2014 – 2018	313 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 M50d 2014 – 2018	381 hp	Timing chain

BMW X5 2018 –

Here you will find information about different engines from the year 2018 until today.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
BMW X5 xDrive40i 2018 –	340 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 xDrive50i 2018 –	462 hp	?
BMW X5 M50i 2018 –	530 hp	?
BMW X5 M 2018 –	600 hp	?
BMW X5 M Competition 2018 –	625 hp	?
BMW X5 xDrive25d 2018 –	231 hp	?
BMW X5 xDrive30d 2018 –	265 hp	Timing chain
BMW X5 M50d 2018 –	400 hp	?
BMW X5 xDrive30d 2018 –	286 hp	?
BMW X5 xDrive40d 2018 –	340 hp	?