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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
BMW X5 vs Genesis GV80 Comparison
BMW X5
Genesis GV80
2024 BMW
X5
vs
2024 Genesis
GV80
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Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
69L - 83L
131 to 1038 km
80L
704 to 952 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$134,900 - $241,900
$90,476 - $139,414
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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
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Gorgeous styling inside and out
- Best-in-class interior quality, finish
- Super luxury with a bit of fun thrown in
Misses
- Incessant active safety warnings
- No wireless Apple CarPlay... yet
- Feels its weight
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 | ||
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
Matte paint is a $2000 option.
The following gloss finishes are available:
- Uyuni White
- Savile Silver
- Himalayan Grey
- Vik Black
- Cardiff Green
- Adriatic Blue
- Barossa Burgundy
The matte finishes comprise:
- Matterhorn White
- Melbourne Grey
- Brunswick Green
There are five interior colourways available, each with a choice of open pore wood trims:
- Obsidian Black, with Black Ash or Metallic Ash
- Vanilla Beige, with Black Ash or Metallic Ash
- Urban Brown, with Olive Ash or Birch
- Dune Beige, with Black Ash or Olive Ash
- Smoky Green, with Black Ash or Olive Ash
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | DUAL DIRECT MPFI, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2993 - 4395 | 2497 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 4.4L | 3.5L, 2.5L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO V8 | TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 460kW | 204kW - 279kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6000 | 3800 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 750Nm | 422Nm - 588Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1850 | 1300 - 1650 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 16.5 | 10.5 - 16 | |
