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BMW X5

The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 80% Detailed ratings
Price $87,100 – $147,750 Payments
Fuel consumption 8.7 – 18.2 L/100km
The X5 is a midsize luxury SUV and one of the BMW vehicles offering the most selection. Every powertrain available comes with mild hybrid technology. Output ranges from 375 horsepower in base xDrive40i trim to 617 horsepower in the almighty X5 M Competition. There’s also a plug-in hybrid model with up to 63 km of pure electric range for drivers looking to save money on fuel and do most of their daily commutes in silent fashion.

The Car Guide rating  80%

Pros

  • Exceptional powertrains
  • Precise and safe dynamics
  • Reliability constantly improving

Cons

  • Inconvenient transmission selector
  • Impractical two-section tailgate
  • Stiff and gluttonous M Competition versions

Global rating

Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 5/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 9/10

Mid-size luxury SUVs

Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 4/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 9/10

What's new in 2025

No major change.

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