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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
2024 BMW X5 vs 2023 Ford Everest Comparison
BMW X5
Ford Everest
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2024 BMW
X5
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2023 Ford
Everest
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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 Ford Everest PLATINUM (4WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
69L - 83L
131 to 1038 km
80L
568 to 680 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$134,900 - $241,900
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It's the Everest with all the fruit
- Effortless V6 diesel performance
- Comfy, refined highway tourer
Misses
- Platinum is pretty pricey
- A touch firm on 21-inch alloys
- Not super efficient for a diesel
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
- Comfort (+$3,800)
- Individual Full Leather (+$2,500)
- Individual Full Leather - Alternative Pricing (+$4,000)
- Prestige Paint (+$675)
- Tow Pack (+$1,700)
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 2023 Ford Everest is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Shadow Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Equinox Bronze
- Blue Lightning (Sport only)
All paint colours except for Arctic White are prestige paint colours and cost an additional $700.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2993 - 4395 | 1996 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 4.4L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO V8 | BI-TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 460kW | 154kW - 184kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6000 | 3250 - 3750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 750Nm | 500Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1850 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 16.5 | 16 | |
