The 2025 BMW X5 is a midsize luxury SUV that combines versatility, technology, and a selection of robust powertrains. The X5 competes with the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLE, Acura MDX, Volvo XC90, Audi Q7, and Porsche Cayenne. The X5 offers engaging driving dynamics and both gas and hybrid powertrains.
2025 BMW X5 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2025 BMW X5
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2025 BMW X5
The X5 is largely a carryover for the 2025 model year. One new key feature that has been added is the lane-change assist. If the available hands-free highway driving system is selected, the driver can now initiate a lane change by simply glancing at the corresponding side-view mirror. The X5 received a refresh just last year, so otherwise, the changes are minimal.
Design
Many other BMW models are undergoing radical (and polarizing) design changes. The ’24 X5 refresh was a modest one from a design perspective, which will likely sit well with the majority of the model's customers. Trims include sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50e, and M60i. The X5 comes standard with 20-inch alloy wheels and is available with 21-inch alloy wheels. The range-topping M60i trim can also be had with 22-inch wheels.
Powertrain
The standard powertrain in the 2025 X5 is a 350-horsepower turbocharged inline-six paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. sDrive models route power to the rear wheels (RWD), while those with the xDrive designation send power to all four (AWD). The xDrive50e comes equipped with a similar engine, paired with an electric motor, putting out a combined 483 horsepower. It also offers an electric range of 39 miles. The M60i comes equipped with a 523-horsepower twin-turbo V8 engine. There’s also the high-performance X5 M (treated as a separate model).
The plug-in xDrive50e returns a combined 58 MPGe (miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent). Its battery can be charged in three to four hours on a Level 2 charger. The base powertrain returns fuel economy of 23 mpg city, 27 highway, and 25 combined.
Interior
The X5 boasts a spacious five-passenger interior with up to 72.3 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded. With the rear seats occupied, there’s still a useful 33.9 cubic feet of rear cargo space. In the xDrive50e, those numbers drop to 71.2 and 33.1, respectively.
Standard features on the 2025 X5 include push-button start, automatic climate control, power-adjustable front seats, heated front seats, and synthetic leather upholstery. Available features include a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, and even massaging front seats.
Technology
The X5 comes equipped with a fully digital instrument panel and a 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto. It also comes with five USB ports, wireless device charging, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Available tech features include BMW’s gesture control, a 16-speaker Harmon Kardon premium stereo system, and an upgraded 20-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system.
Safety
Standard driver-assistance features on the X5 include automatic emergency braking, automatic high beams, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rain-sensing wipers, and front and rear parking sensors. Safety upgrades include a head-up display, pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, and a 360-degree parking camera system.
Pricing and Release Date
At the time of this writing, the 2025 BMW X5 has a base MSRP of $65,700 for the sDrive40i. The xDrive 40i starts at $68,000. The xDrive50e starts at $73,100 and the M60i starts at $90,000. For the xDrive/sDrive40i, a Premium Package is available for $1,900. It includes remote start, gesture control, and a Harmon Kardon sound system. An Executive Package is offered for $3,600 and adds the Premium Package features, plus soft-close doors, rear window shades, and a panoramic sunroof. The 2025 BMW X5 is available in dealers now.