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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
2023 BMW X5 vs 2024 Lexus RX Comparison
BMW X5
Lexus RX
2023 BMW
X5
vs
2024 Lexus
RX
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.1
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Based on the BMW X5 xDRIVE40i M SPORT MHEV
Based on the Lexus RX F SPORT + ENHANCEMENT PACK 2
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
69L - 83L
131 to 1038 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$227,900
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Well-appointed interior
- Comfortable ride quality
- New-gen tech is a big improvement
Misses
- Engine note at odds with refined demeanour
- Middling performance
- Sunroof eats into rear headroom
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 RX is available in the following finishes:
- Sonic Chrome
- Sonic Iridium
- Graphite Black
- Sonic Copper
- Deep Blue (excludes F Sport Performance)
- White Nova (F Sport, F Sport Performance only)
- Cobalt Mica (F Sport, F Sport Performance only)
- Sonic Quartz (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
- Titanium (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
- Vermillion (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
- Khaki Metal (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO CDI | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 4395 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.4L, 3.0L, 2.0L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V8, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 460kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 750Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 16.5 | - | |
