Summary

• With 158 currently listed for sale and an average price of $105,368.00, 36.7% of 2025 BMW X5 Ms for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2025 BMW X5 M 5 / 5 stars.

• 96.2% of 2025 X5 M models on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2025 BMW X5 M stands out because it sits at the performance end of BMW’s midsize luxury SUV lineup, where the X5 is already known for being one of the more dynamic SUVs in its class. The buying guide describes the X5 as a rear-wheel-drive-based SUV with available xDrive all-wheel drive, and it notes that the model is not designed for going off-road. That helps define the X5 M’s appeal: it is aimed at buyers who want a luxury SUV that prioritizes on-road handling and driving feel over trail capability.

For the 2025 model year, the fourth-generation X5 carried over without significant updates. The guide also says the fourth-generation model had been in production for seven years by then and was due for a redesign by historical standards. Even so, the X5 M remains the most extreme expression of that generation’s formula, and the guide says examples of the X5 M are considerably higher in price than standard models. That makes it a niche choice, but one with clear enthusiast appeal.

The tradeoff is that the X5 M’s performance focus comes with the usual luxury-SUV drawbacks. The guide says the X5 has an unimpressive reliability rating overall, that V8-engined X5s are not fuel-efficient, and that used BMWs are likely to require increasing amounts of money and time to maintain and repair as they age. For buyers who value speed, handling, and prestige more than low running costs, the 2025 BMW X5 M remains distinctive for delivering serious performance in a practical two-row SUV package.

Other model years to consider

• 2022 BMW X5 M

  • Average price: $65,698.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 34.6%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 153

• 2024 BMW X5 M

  • Average price: $94,601.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 37.1%
  • Total listings: 151

• 2021 BMW X5 M

  • Average price: $57,922.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 34.0%
  • User rating: 2.5 / 5
  • Total listings: 141

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 17, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.