Review and specifications
2025 BMW X5
The redesigned 2019 X5 is one of the best vehicles we've ever tested. The xDrive40i's smooth 335-hp, 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbo engine makes the X5 quick and easy to drive smoothly, yet it gets a decent 23 mpg overall. We don't think there is any reason to opt for the V8-powered xDrive50i. The ride is comfortable and impressively steady and composed. The impeccably finished, luxurious cabin is whisper quiet, and the seats are all-day comfortable. Handling isn't sporty but is very competent. Controls have an initial learning curve but prove to be logical once mastered, and the infotainment system works seamlessly. An M50i version, with a 523-hp, turbo V8 engine, was new for 2020. The optional driving assistance suite includes adaptive cruise control and lane centering assistance, with automatic lane change with eye glance introduced in 2025.
- Market value
- $56,325
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 8-speed
- Category
- Luxury midsized SUVs
- Generation began
- 2019
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $56,325
- Retail value range
- $49,675 - $114,075
- Original MSRP range
- $66,300 - $127,200
- Trade-in range
- $47,675 - $107,930
Ratings
- Road test score
- 96/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 5/5
- Would buy again
- 81%
- Reliability
- 4/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 23 MPG
- EPA highway
- 27 MPG
- EPA combined
- 25 MPG
- Tested city
- 15 MPG
- Tested highway
- 33 MPG
- Tested overall
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,155
- Cruising range
- 495 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.4 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 129 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 194 in
- Width
- 79 in
- Height
- 69 in
- Wheelbase
- 117 in
- Weight
- 4,740 lb
- Maximum load
- 950 lb
- Towing capacity
- 7,200 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4.5 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 4.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 28.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 36.5 cu ft
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 1/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About BMW
BMW’s sedans and SUVs regularly earn CR’s recommendations for packing industry-leading comfort and technology into vehicles that are agile, quick, and even fuel efficient. Among luxury brands like Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Lincoln, and Land Rover, BMW’s SUVs often rank near the top of their category. Models like the X5 are remarkable for having powertrains that accelerate quickly while also managing above-average fuel efficiency. Some BMWs can be bought as plug-in hybrids, with useful electric-only range, or in performance trims, with more powerful engines and stiffer suspensions. BMW’s growing roster of EVs also generally rank high in our tests. Like most luxury cars from European manufacturers, BMWs fall on the expensive side of our assessments of maintenance and repair costs, but some specific models are a good option to buy used. However, shoppers considering a preowned BMW should opt for warranties or budget for repairs.
Vehicle ID: 31024 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: December 4, 2025
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