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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 2022 Land Rover Discovery Comparison
BMW X5
Land Rover Discovery
2024 BMW
X5
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2022 Land Rover
Discovery
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the BMW X5 xDRIVE40i M SPORT MHEV
Based on the Land Rover Discovery P360 R-DYNAMIC S (265KW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
69L - 83L
131 to 1038 km
89L - 90L
668 to 828 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
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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
Paul Maric
Founder
Paul Maric drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Punchy six-cylinder engine, fun to drive
- Enough room to sit comfortably in all three rows
- Capable off the beaten track
Misses
- Can be thirsty despite the mild-hybrid drivetrain
- The design departure from Discovery of old may not appeal to some
- A number of options that you may need to wade through before purchasing
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)
- Climate Control - 3 Zone (+$910)
- Climate Control - 4 Zone (+$1,820)
- Advanced Off-road Capability Pack (+$3,970)
- Active Rear Locking Differential (+$1,110)
- All Surface Progress Control (+$640)
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | BI TURBO CDI, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2993 - 4395 | 2995 - 2996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 4.4L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO V8, TURBO 6 | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 6, TWIN TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 460kW | 221kW - 265kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6000 | 4000 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 750Nm | 500Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1850 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 16.5 | 10.5 - 15.5 | |
