BMW X5 M60i VR6 Protection: armored power and stealth
BMW X5 M60i VR6 Protection review: discreet armored performance
BMW X5 M60i VR6 Protection: armored power and stealth
Explore the BMW X5 M60i VR6 Protection: AK-47-rated ballistic armor, 523 hp V8, luxury cabin and stealth design. Pricing, performance, fuel use, trade-offs.
2025-09-13T11:48:04+03:00
2025-09-13T11:48:04+03:00
2025-09-13T11:48:04+03:00
The BMW X5 M60i VR6 Protection is one of the priciest and most unusual takes on the crossover. From the outside it’s almost indistinguishable from a standard X5, yet it carries VR6 ballistic protection. This level is designed to withstand fire from automatic weapons, including the AK-47, with reinforced glazing and metal panels that seal the passenger cell from every side. The low-key appearance only adds to its appeal: capability without drawing attention.Under the hood sits a 4.4-liter M TwinPower V8 rated at 523 hp. The regular version sprints to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds; the armored model is slower due to the added mass. Combined fuel consumption is 13.6 L/100 km, and CO2 emissions are 307 g/km. The figures underline the familiar trade-off: more protection inevitably brings extra weight, and that weight makes itself known in performance and efficiency.Inside, the cabin is finished in black with leather upholstery, a dual-screen infotainment setup, and M-specific details. The price is €380,800 (37.8 million rubles at the current exchange rate), nearly four times the cost of a standard X5 M60i. For buyers considering new 2025 premium models, this version speaks to those who want maximum protection while keeping comfort and power intact—and who appreciate that it doesn’t shout about it.
BMW X5 M60i VR6 Protection, armored SUV, VR6 ballistic protection, AK-47 resistant, 523 hp V8, fuel consumption 13.6 L/100 km, CO2 307 g/km, price €380,800, luxury interior, discreet design
2025
Michael Powers
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BMW X5 M60i VR6 Protection review: discreet armored performance
Explore the BMW X5 M60i VR6 Protection: AK-47-rated ballistic armor, 523 hp V8, luxury cabin and stealth design. Pricing, performance, fuel use, trade-offs.
Michael Powers, Editor
The BMW X5 M60i VR6 Protection is one of the priciest and most unusual takes on the crossover. From the outside it’s almost indistinguishable from a standard X5, yet it carries VR6 ballistic protection. This level is designed to withstand fire from automatic weapons, including the AK-47, with reinforced glazing and metal panels that seal the passenger cell from every side. The low-key appearance only adds to its appeal: capability without drawing attention.
Under the hood sits a 4.4-liter M TwinPower V8 rated at 523 hp. The regular version sprints to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds; the armored model is slower due to the added mass. Combined fuel consumption is 13.6 L/100 km, and CO2 emissions are 307 g/km. The figures underline the familiar trade-off: more protection inevitably brings extra weight, and that weight makes itself known in performance and efficiency.
Inside, the cabin is finished in black with leather upholstery, a dual-screen infotainment setup, and M-specific details. The price is €380,800 (37.8 million rubles at the current exchange rate), nearly four times the cost of a standard X5 M60i. For buyers considering new 2025 premium models, this version speaks to those who want maximum protection while keeping comfort and power intact—and who appreciate that it doesn’t shout about it.
