Fits 2015–2019 · Stage 1 and Stage 2 · Mail-in
$2,299
Stage 1
730hp
710lb-ft
From 575 hp / 554 lb-ft stock
The car
BMW M’s second generation of its large SUVs, the F85 X5 M and the F86 X6 M, reached US showrooms in spring 2015 from Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina. The X5 M is the upright Sports Activity Vehicle and the X6 M the Sports Activity Coupe with a sloping roof; both seat five and share their engine, gearbox and drive system.
The 4.4-liter V8 combines a pair of TwinScroll turbochargers with cross-bank exhaust manifolds, VALVETRONIC and direct injection, and BMW put the cars’ fuel consumption about 20 percent below their predecessors’. An eight-speed M Steptronic with Drivelogic and Launch Control feeds xDrive, which varies torque between the axles through a multi-plate clutch, while Dynamic Performance Control shifts it between the rear wheels. Self-leveling rear air suspension, Dynamic Damper Control and forged 21-inch wheels are standard.
BMW quotes 0–60 mph in 4.0 seconds and a 155 mph limit, or 174 mph with the M Driver’s Package. The F95 and F96 that followed are listed as X5 M / X6 M (F95 / F96).
Stage 1 is calibrated for the car as it left the factory and takes it from 575 hp and 554 lb-ft to 730 hp and 710 lb-ft on pump-grade fuel. Stage 2 is calibrated for supporting bolt-on modifications and high-octane fuel, for 760 hp and 750 lb-ft. The gearbox has its own controller and torque limits, so the optional TCU tune raises them to match, with sharper shifts and stronger clutch clamping.
Figures & prices
Factory and tuned horsepower and torque from our catalog, with prices for each stage and add-on.
| Model year | Factory | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Add-ons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2019 | 575 hp / 554 lb-ft | 730 hp / 710 lb-ft $2,299 | 760 hp / 750 lb-ft $2,299 | TCU tune $1,999 |
Tuned figures are estimates, not guarantees. Actual results vary with the car’s condition and modifications, fuel quality and octane, temperature, altitude and the dyno used. See our Terms of Service.
How it works
Choose your year, stage and add-ons and check out securely.
Pack it with your printed order confirmation email and send it to our Phoenix shop.
Within two business days of it arriving.
Return shipping is on us. Reinstall and drive.
FAQ
More answers in our FAQ
Our online catalog lists Stage 1 and Stage 2 tunes for 2015–2019 BMW X5 M / X6 M (F85 / F86) models. Choose your year at the top of the page; the figures and prices are the same for every year.
Yes. In this generation the F85 X5 M and the F86 X6 M share the twin-turbo V8, the eight-speed automatic and xDrive with Dynamic Performance Control. The X5 M has the upright tailgate of the regular X5, and the X6 M a roof that slopes down toward the rear.
The model year is the simplest guide: the F85 and F86 cover 2015 to 2019, and the F95 and F96 start in 2020. The later cars use M xDrive with an Active M Differential and a 4WD Sport setting, and from 2024 a mild-hybrid V8. They have their own page, X5 M / X6 M (F95 / F96).
Stage 1 is calibrated for the car as it left the factory and runs on pump-grade fuel. Stage 2 pairs the calibration with supporting bolt-on modifications such as downpipes and runs on high-octane fuel. On a 2019 car, Stage 1 takes it from 575 hp to 730 hp. Stage 2 takes it to 760 hp.
A TCU tune is available as an add-on ($1,999). It raises the transmission’s torque limits and sharpens the shifts so the gearbox can handle the extra power. Ship your TCU in the same box as your ECU.
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Contact
Customers across the US order online and mail us their ECU. Our shop is at 952 W Melinda Ln, Suite D in north Phoenix (Deer Valley, 85027), and local owners are welcome to bring their car in. Call, visit or send us an inquiry.