The standard BMW X5 is a staple in the SUV market, known for its comfort and ample space to sit back, relax, and enjoy an easy drive. So why not stick a twin-turbo V8 inside and see what happens? Well, that’s exactly what the mad scientists over in the M Division did. The result is a car nobody knew they wanted. The BMW X5 M Competition.

Combining the performance of its smaller relative in the M5, with the comfort and practicality of the X5, the X5 M Competition boasts a silly 616bhp, up from the 592hp of the standard X5 M, which is more than enough to cover ground at an absurd rate for an SUV. One of the quickest of its class, the X5 M Competition can get from 0-62 in a cool 3.8 seconds just in case the school run wasn’t exciting enough. Built to perform, the adaptive suspension and refined steering help keep you agile on the road, even at speeds no SUV should be capable of.

With the performance to rival cars twice its price, the X5 M Competition is also built to battle with the SUVs far above its price range. A luxurious full leather interior, comfortable seats for those long motorway journeys, ambient lighting, and a classy aluminium trim give the X5 M Competition the feeling of quality you would expect from a vehicle like this.

Although, despite the rapid performance and high end build quality, the car is extremely usable for every day driving. Whether you need to take advantage of the huge 650L boot with split tailgate to shuttle a new IKEA Billy bookcase or take the whole family plus suitcases down to the beach for the weekend, the X5 M Competition has you covered. And then once you’ve dropped the kids off, the power synonymous with the M Division is ready and waiting at the twitch of your right foot. A perfect blend of crazy and practical, the X5 M Competition is the perfect one-car-garage.