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2025 BMW X5 review
The updated BMW X5 remains a leader in the luxury SUV world, with a plush cabin, refined drive, and sharp design.
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Scott Collie
2023 BMW X5 vs 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Comparison
BMW X5
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
2023 BMW
X5
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2024 Land Rover
Range Rover Velar
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the BMW X5 xDRIVE40i M SPORT MHEV
Based on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
69L - 83L
131 to 1038 km
68L - 83L
150 to 755 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$227,900
$104,898 - $156,403
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Buttery smooth inline-six
- Impressive interior technology suite
- Solid value alongside Mercedes GLE
Misses
- Limited rear seat space
- Another year, another price rise
- Petrol engine likes a drink in town
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Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
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- Black Painted Roof (+$1,425)
- Cold Climate Pack (+$3,506)
- Cargo Net on Rear Seat (+$364)
- Electrically Heated Windscreen (+$800)
- Exterior Pack - Black (+$1,680)
Colours Available
The BMW X5 is available in the following colours:
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black metallic
- Black Sapphire metallic
- Mineral White metallic
- Phytonic Blue
- Arctic Grey
- Dravit Grey metallic
- Tanzanite Blue metallic
- Ametrine metallic
The Velar is available in Fuji White solid paint, plus the following metallic finishes:
- Santorini Black
- Firenze Red
- Byron Blue
- Eiger Grey
- Portofino Blue
- Lantau Bronze
- Hakuba Silver
- Ostuni Pearl White
Carpathian Grey and Charente Grey are $1780 options, while there are a range of more expensive SVO finishes available.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO CDI | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 4395 | 1998 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.4L, 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V8, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | BI TURBO 4, BI TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 460kW | 184kW - 297kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6000 | 4000 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 750Nm | 365Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1300 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 16.5 | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
