8.1
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 Mercedes-Maybach GLS Comparison
BMW X5
Mercedes-Maybach GLS
2024 BMW
X5
vs
2022 Mercedes-Maybach
GLS
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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 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
69L - 83L
131 to 1038 km
90L
1125 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
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
Paul Maric
Founder
Paul Maric drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Incredible level of luxury and fit and finish
- Stonking twin-turbocharged V8
- Handles nicely despite its size
Misses
- Can easily be confused for a regular GLS
- Misses out on the V12 engine from the Maybach S-Class
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)
- High Gloss Lines (+$1,300)
- Luxury Individual Seats Package (+$9,500)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,100)
- Nappa Leather Two-tone (+$28,400)
- Refrigerated Compartment Package (+$3,200)
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 | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2993 - 4395 | 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 4.4L | 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO V8 | BI TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 460kW | 410kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 750Nm | 730Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1850 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 16.5 | 10.5 | |
