Is the 2025 BMW X5 a good car?
Yes.
5 of 7checks
- First car: 1 of 5. Price $66,300. Class median $48,995.
- Good buy: 2 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 1 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $111 a month, same as median |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.3 in, top 39% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 16% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 2 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the X5 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in | Median 38.6 in | 178 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.7 in | Median 38.7 in | 179 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 33.9 cu ft | Median 25.1 cu ft | 190 | Yes |
Is the X5 a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $66,300 | Median $48,995 | 189 | No |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 177 hp to 363 hp | 194 | No |
| Length | 194.2 in | Median 190.8 in | 187 | No |
| Turning circle | 41.3 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 192 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the X5 a good commuter car?
Yes. $111 a month to commute. Same as the class median.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $111
- Median of 192 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 27 mpg, top 49% of 151
Is the X5 a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.3 in clearance, 69.1 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.1 in tall | 165 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 40.7 in | Median 39.9 in | 181 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 41.3 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the X5 a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.3 in clearance. Top 39% of 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- xDrive40i AWD, 8.3 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the X5 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 16% below cars like it.
- Price, sDrive40i RWD
- $66,300
- Predicted price
- $78,491
- Gap
- -$12,191 (-16%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the X5 a good buy?
No. 2 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X5 sDrive40i RWD | $66,300 | 12.8 cents | 72.3 cu ft | 375 hp |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $47,990 | 4.9 cents | 76.2 cu ft | 425 hp |
| Kia EV9 Wind AWD | $63,900 | 6.9 cents | 81.7 cu ft | 379 hp |
Compared with 1,188 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.
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