2025 BMW X5 xDrive40i 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 Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison
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Hyundai Santa Fe
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the BMW X5 xDRIVE40i M SPORT MHEV
Based on the Hyundai Santa Fe CALIGRAPHY (7 SEAT) (BLK INT)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
69L - 83L
131 to 1071 km
67L
375 to 623 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$134,900 - $244,900
$53,000 - $76,500
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Looks unbelievably cool
- Some serious off-road adjustments
- Decent price compared to aftermarket
Misses
- Needs more ground clearance
- Better as an overlander than a serious off-roader
- Still has some super annoying safety tech
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 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is available with the following exterior paint colours, depending on the trim level.
- Abyss Black
- Taiga Brown
- Magnetic Force
- Glacier White
- Lagoon Blue
- Rain Forest
- Typhoon Silver
Every paint colour besides Glacier White and Lagoon Blue cost an additional $695.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2993 - 4395 | 1598 - 2497 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.4L, 3.0L | 1.6L, 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 6 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 460kW | 172kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6000 | 5600 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 750Nm | 331Nm - 422Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1850 | 1000 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
