2023 BMW X5

Price Range: $27,990 - $59,998

BMW X5 Reviews

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X5 45e
Thomcin, 02/05/2022
2022 BMW X5 xDrive45e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
UPDATE 6/2/26 Nearing 50,000 miles. Total MPG 46 for 50,000 miles. Powerful. Smooth. Comfortable. But starting to get concerned about repair replacement cost. Might be time to move on. Once warranty expires repairs are exorbitant. UPDATE: Good: Getting 46 mpg with 60 % city 40% highway driving. Have multi function seats with massage which is heavenly. Great power. Air suspension is … smooooth! Seats ultra comfortable. NOT SO GOOD: Two expensive repairs 1) antenna on top developed a leak which cost $4,000 to fix (caused nav failure) 2) AC compressor literally blew up sending metal shards everywhere which cost another $4,000 to fix. Both covered under warranty BUT a sign of things to come? Love this SUV but getting a litttle skiddish as warranty nears end. 26 month update July 2024: 32,000 needed new tires $1700. This is the only money I have spent on repairs or maintenance. MPG is 47 combined with 45% Highway 45% 55% City. Great SUV. 10 Month Update: February 2023. Total MPG is 43.4 to date. 40 % City 60% Highway. Usual charge last 30-32 miles. Last 32 days drove 600 miles used 2.8 gallons of gas! Only problem thus far was GPS with amnesia due to small leak around shark fin antenna. Replaced under warranty. No rattles. Extremely comfortable seats. Great handling. Just saw price of new X5 50e is $10,000 higher than my 10 month old SUV & does not appear to qualify for $7500 tax credit making new one $17,500 more expensive! Love this vehicle l. Original review:30-33 miles on battery power alone. Interior better looking & more comfortable than its peers. In-line 6 is powerful yet gets good gas mileage. Plenty of room behind second row seats. Come with $7500 rebate from federal government & $1000 rebate from BMCCA if you have been a member for at least 6 months. That is a total of $8500 off MSRP from rebates. Quite the deal while getting 50 mpge. Update 1: 6000 miles & zero problems or issues. Last tank full of gas lasted over 900 miles. All electric miles cost 5 cents here while 93 octane cost 27 cents per mile. About 40 percent is all electric & 60 per cent on gas. Great ride, power, comfort & mpg. Cons: cost of 93 octane. Loving this SUV. UPDATE: Have had my SUV 18 months & love it. Getting 44+ mpge with 60% Highway 40% city. Smooth ride. Great Seats. Comfortable. Mostly reliable. Had to replace antenna due to water leak & had to replace 48 volt & 12 volt batteries due to defect. Both done under warranty. We love this car. 2 Year Update: 45.5 mpg 55% City 45% Highway. 28,000 miles. Love the I6, great seats with massage function. Mostly reliable. Will probably replace tires @ 30,000 miles with non run flats. Cost per mile on electric is 5.5 cents & on gas is 20.5 cents. As compared to gas only model I have saved $11,000 (tax rebates $8200 gas savings $1800). Quite the bargain.
Very impressive and well rounded
X5-45e, 05/04/2022
2022 BMW X5 xDrive45e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
Bought 2022 45e some time back and loaded with each and every option that BMW offered. Came from 2018 Audi Q5 and we are very impressed with X5. It is extremely well rounded vehicle and electric capabilities are impressive. - Consistently gets 40-45 miles on full charge (city driving). i have so far used only a single tank of gas and it involved a 300 mile highway trip with no charging … anywhere. - Exclusive highway driving in Hybrid mode (which is quick as well) gets me around 35 mpg - Very well integrated infotainment system compared to Audi MMI. It is not at all hard to learn as some people said. It is intuitive, easy to master and actually works. Voice commands work perfectly. App integration can be little better thou. BMW assistant is very impressive. - Digital key works great with my apple devices - Very comfortable ride (with air suspension) and fun to drive in hybrid and sport mode. Electric only mode as expected is more suitable for slower city driving. - Lots of space (comparing to Q5) - Luxurious and gorgeous interior, leather is supple (merino) and comfy - Very impressive breaking capability. (I did opt for larger M sports breaks, although with regenerative breaking they do get less use, comes in handy when you are breaking hard) Cons: - 240V Level 2 charger is limited to 16 amps. Implies it takes me 4-6 hours to fully charge. BMW could have pushed to 32 amps? - Rear seats are little straight and feel uncomfortable for longer journeys, kids are happy with them. But at 6'3" I don't find rear seats much comfy. - Driver Assistance package is fun on highway or complete stop and go situations but for regular city driving (no traffic) it still needs some polishing. It give me creeps sometimes when it cant detect a lane but does give me enough warning. - Parking assistance works but is slow in detecting spots. I only find it useful to impress the kids :) - Steering is little numb specially on 40i version. I found 45e to be little better but my last Q5 definitely had better steering feel. Considering you can still get $7500 federal credit on this vehicle, I don't see any reason to buy 40i version. I drove both and found 45e to have better steering response, more engaging drive (may be more weight helps) and plenty of power (actually more HP) for my daily driving needs. Overall, we are very impressed on how well BMW has executed here. Perfect vehicle if you drive less than 50 miles a day and need extra oomph for weekend driving on mountains
Great transition to an electric vehicle
John E, 12/09/2021
2022 BMW X5 xDrive45e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
It's a "real" BMW with all the road feel for which X5's are known. In town, my X5 has been "all electric" with a fast charger at home and access to ChargePoint at work. On the weekends, the hybrid mode has kept us just over 50 MPG as we travel over 200 miles to and from the NC mountains. Very happy with the fit and finish, ride, and technology. BMW updates have been well planned. But … I do have one complaint. In Europe the 45e gets over 50 miles per charge. I'm told the battery discharge has been "limited" for the US market. Come on BMW, release the juice!
Love the X5 M50i
Bear, 11/16/2022
2023 BMW X5 M50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
The car is a blast to drive. Strong low end torque from the twin turbo V8. Handling is shockingly good for an suv. The seats are very comfortable, but some of the controls for the information system is a bit confusing. Rear seat space is more than adequate and the cargo area is huge. Some of the options should be standard in this price range but that appears to be more common these … days. Considering the amazing performance of the engine, gas mileage is not bad at all. In comfort mode the ride is comfortable and well controlled.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 BMW X5, so we've included reviews for other years of the X5 since its last redesign.

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NOTE: This video is about the 2021 BMW X5, but since the 2023 BMW X5 is part of the same generation, our earlier analysis still applies.

Safety

Our experts like the X5 models:

Evasion Aid
Helps to stabilize the X5 when the driver makes a sudden steering input to avoid an obstacle or pedestrian.
Traffic Jam Assistant
Combines adaptive cruise control with a lane keeping system to provide semi-automated driving at lower vehicle speeds.
Emergency Stop Assistant
If a driver becomes unresponsive while the adaptive cruise control and lane keeping systems are on, the BMW will come to a safe stop and activate the hazard flashers.
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FAQ

Is the BMW X5 a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2023 X5 both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.9 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2023 X5 gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 54 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that carrying capacity for the X5 ranges from 33.1 to 33.9 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a BMW X5. Learn more

What's new in the 2023 BMW X5?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2023 BMW X5:

  • Gesture control is no longer available
  • A wireless smartphone charging pad is now available
  • Other minor updates to feature availability
  • Part of the fourth X5 generation introduced for 2019
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Is the BMW X5 reliable?

To determine whether the BMW X5 is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the X5. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the X5's 5-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2023 BMW X5 a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2023 BMW X5 is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2023 X5 and gave it a 7.9 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2023 X5 gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 54 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2023 X5 is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2023 BMW X5?

The least-expensive 2023 BMW X5 is the 2023 BMW X5 sDrive40i 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $61,600.

Other versions include:

  • sDrive40i 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) which starts at $61,600
  • xDrive40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) which starts at $63,900
  • xDrive45e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) which starts at $65,700
  • M50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $85,400
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What are the different models of BMW X5?

If you're interested in the BMW X5, the next question is, which X5 model is right for you? X5 variants include sDrive40i 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A), xDrive40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A), xDrive45e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A), and M50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A). For a full list of X5 models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more
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