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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 Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
BMW X5
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2025 BMW
X5
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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Based on the BMW X5 xDRIVE40i M SPORT MHEV
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
69L - 83L
131 to 1071 km
85L
561 to 1105 km
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$134,900 - $244,900
$136,600 - $273,300
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
- Comfort-focused drive is plush
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- $30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
- Still needs (expensive) options ticked
- Cabin execution feels underdone
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, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2993 - 4395 | 1993 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.4L, 3.0L | 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 6 | 8, 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 460kW | 198kW - 450kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6000 | 4000 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 750Nm | 520Nm - 850Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1850 | 1350 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
