2025 BMW X5 vs. 2024 BMW X5 PHEV Review

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2025 BMW
X5

MSRP*: $65,700 to $90,000
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2024 BMW
X5 PHEV

MSRP*: $72,500
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MPG - City 17 - 23 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 22 - 27 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 72.3 ft3 71.2 ft3
Engine
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 523-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 483-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 375 - 523 hp 483 hp
Towing Capacity 6,603 lbs 5,952 lbs
Exterior Length 194.3 in 194.3 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 78.9 in
Leg Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 40.7 - 40.8 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 40.7 in
Rear 38.7 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The BMW X5 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the BMW X5 PHEV, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the BMW X5 and the BMW X5 PHEV.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the BMW X5 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the BMW X5 PHEV.

Dimensions
The BMW X5 is about the same width as the BMW X5 PHEV. When looking at overall length, the BMW X5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the BMW X5 PHEV.

Handling
The BMW X5 has the same turning radius as the BMW X5 PHEV, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the BMW X5, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the BMW X5 PHEV. When it comes to horsepower, the BMW X5 has a lot less horsepower than the BMW X5 PHEV.

Powertrain
The BMW X5 has much lower torque than the BMW X5 PHEV, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the BMW X5 and the BMW X5 PHEV. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the BMW X5 as you will in the BMW X5 PHEV.