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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
Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs BMW X5 Comparison
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
BMW X5
2024 Land Rover
Range Rover Velar
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2024 BMW
X5
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Based on the BMW X5 xDRIVE40i M SPORT MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
68L - 83L
150 to 755 km
69L - 83L
131 to 1038 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$104,898 - $156,403
$134,900 - $241,900
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CarExpert's Take
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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
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
- Black Pack (+$1,680)
- Black Painted Roof (+$1,425)
- Cold Climate Pack (+$3,506)
- Cargo Net on Rear Seat (+$364)
- Electrically Heated Windscreen (+$800)
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Colours Available
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.
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, BI TURBO CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2998 | 2993 - 4395 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 3.0L, 4.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO 4, BI TURBO 6 | TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 184kW - 297kW | 210kW - 460kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5500 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 365Nm - 650Nm | 520Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 2000 | 1500 - 1850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 15.5 | 10 - 16.5 | |
