2025 BMW X5 vs. 2024 Lexus GX 550 Review

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2025 BMW
X5

MSRP*: $65,700 to $90,000
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2024 Lexus
GX 550

MSRP*: $62,900 to $79,900
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MPG - City 17 - 23 MPG 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy 22 - 27 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 72.3 ft3 76.9 - 90.5 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)
  • 349-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 375 - 523 hp 349 hp
Towing Capacity 6,603 lbs 7,601 - 9,096 lbs
Exterior Length 194.3 in 197.1 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 78.0 - 78.7 in
Leg Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in
Head Room Front 40.7 - 40.8 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 39.4 - 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 - 43.1 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lexus GX 550 than in the BMW X5, due to its greater 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 Lexus GX 550.

Convenience
Due to the larger tank size and better fuel economy of the BMW X5, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Lexus GX 550.

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). Whether you pick the BMW X5 or the Lexus GX 550, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The BMW X5 is about the same width as the Lexus GX 550. When looking at overall length, the BMW X5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Lexus GX 550.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Lexus GX 550 is clearly the choice over the BMW X5 for pulling heavy loads. The BMW X5 has a little more horsepower than the Lexus GX 550.

Powertrain
The BMW X5 has much lower torque than the Lexus GX 550, 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 Lexus GX 550. The BMW X5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Lexus GX 550.