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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
2024 BMW X5 vs 2024 Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
BMW X5
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Based on the BMW X5 xDRIVE40i M SPORT MHEV
Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
69L - 83L
131 to 1038 km
75L - 90L
225 to 666 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$137,600 - $244,900
$86,790 - $133,490
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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
- Impressive all-rounder
- Cheaper with more kit
- Isn't too nice to get dirty
Misses
- Servicing is a little pricey
- Fiddly touch-heavy interior
- No third row will deter some
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
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- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
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 DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2993 - 4395 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 4.4L | 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO V8 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 460kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6000 | 4000 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 750Nm | 450Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1850 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 16.5 | 11.2 - 16.3 | |
