2025 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid

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The 2025 BMW X5 boasts a classy-looking cabin, plenty of upscale features and pleasing performance. A variety of engines are also available to appeal to the power-hungry and fuel-conscious alike. There are some drawbacks, such as controls that are difficult to use, but overall the X5 is one of the most appealing midsize luxury SUVs on the market.Read full review

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2025 BMW X5 Review

by Christian Wardlaw^{Correspondent
Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at Edmunds and was the first editor-in-chief of Edmunds.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.}

rating written Nick Yekikian^{Senior News Editor
Nick Yekikian has worked in the automotive industry since 2019. He has written close to a thousand car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 200 vehicles over the course of his career. Nick is the Senior News Editor at Edmunds and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Automobile Magazine and Super Street. When Nick isn't zipping around town in his latest used-car find, he's probably making digital art in Photoshop or playing disc golf with friends.}

Pros

Strong performance from available engines
Luxurious, comfortable cabin lives up to its price tag
Spacious interior and cargo area

Cons

Small mirrors and wide roof pillars create blind spots
Limited interior storage
Wide doorsills inhibit entry and exit

What's new

Hands-free Highway Assistant adds an autonomous lane change function
Minor equipment and packaging revisions
Part of the fourth X5 generation introduced for 2019

Overview

If we had to summarize the 2025 BMW X5 in three words, they would be performance, poise and practicality. This midsize luxury SUV is quick and rewarding to drive, is assembled with care using quality materials, and has a roomy interior with available seating for up to five people or more than 70 cubic feet of maximum cargo space. It impresses in standard specification. However, you can upgrade to the efficient xDrive50e plug-in hybrid or maximize performance with the M60i's turbocharged V8 engine. No matter which X5 you choose, it will likely satisfy your luxury SUV cravings.

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BMW X5 PHEV Insights

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X5 xDrive50e

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Edmunds spotlight: Is the BMW X5 plug-in hybrid worth it?

With the X5 xDrive50e, BMW offers a plug-in hybrid version of the SUV that can travel about 40 miles running only on electricity. After that, the gasoline engine turns on, and the xDrive50e will reportedly return 22-23 mpg. BMW charges a $5,100 premium for this powertrain compared to a standard X5 xDrive40i, but you get more than just electric-only driving. The X5 xDrive50e boasts 108 more horsepower, contributing to a claimed 4.6-second acceleration run to 60 mph compared to 5.3 seconds for the more fuel-efficient 375-hp xDrive40i. Is the X5 plug-in hybrid worth the added cost? Plug it in each night and charge the battery, and in the long run, the answer might be yes. But it will take a while to make the numbers pencil.

Competitors to consider

This midsize SUV competes with a range of two-row and three-row rivals that include the Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Porsche Cayenne and Volvo XC90, and all except the Audi are available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. From this quartet, the BMW most closely matches the Mercedes in price, size, performance and available configurations.

What’s it like to live with?

We conducted a long-term test of a 2020 BMW X5 and found living with the SUV to be a rewarding experience. Since then, BMW has made many changes to the X5, but the newest models remain part of the same generation as our long-term test vehicle, meaning many of our observations still apply to the 2025 model.

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Performance

8.5/10

How does the X5 drive? We tested the X5 xDrive 50e, which is the plug-in hybrid X5. The hybrid powertrain makes a mountain of smooth torque. It's enough to push you back in your seat. At our test track, our test X5 accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds. You'll also get almost preternatural handling for something so massive. It's all very impressive and, in routine driving, the quiet torque adds to the luxury feel. The brakes are strong for when you need to stop quickly.

BMW has also paired this hybrid system with a silky smooth inline-six engine, and that means when you ask for full power, all you get is smooth, easy acceleration. It isn't rattly or clunky. In fact, the engine sounds rather pleasant.

Comfort

8.5/10

How comfortable is the X5? It might be class-leading in its performance metrics, but that doesn't come at the expense of comfort. The X5 is so composed, quiet and comfortable it almost surprises you on the road. Think of the X5 as your palace from the outside world. The wheels are large and perhaps that's this SUV's main fault. They tend to transmit bigger road imperfections into the cabin, and we think smaller wheels with cushier sidewalls would iron out almost everything the road can throw at them.

The seats are covered in lovely synthetic or real leather upholstery and are very adjustable. But we do think the climate control system could be better. Aside from the system being fussy to use, the fans are too weak and too loud for a car this pricey.

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? The X5's interior has one major issue: the difficult-to-use controls. Most of them are buried in the infotainment display menus, and it demands you tap around a seemingly endless number of apps and pages to get to where you want to go. The learning curve will be too steep for some, but those who put the work in to figure it out get to reap the goodness of the rest of this cabin.

The seats are very comfortable and there's plenty of headroom and legroom. Visibility out of all sides and windows is good, and there is ample room for five passengers. Plus, BMW has done a great job of making the X5's cabin look classy and special with high-quality materials and LED ambient lighting.

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Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? Though somewhat difficult to navigate through, there's very little faulting this tech suite's features. The screen reacts quickly and looks great thanks to deep blacks and great, bright colors. The sound system will be more than acceptable to most — hardcore audiophiles will want the optional Bowers & Wilkins, which our test car didn't have equipped. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto both connect wirelessly and work faultlessly; our time with the X5 didn't have a single errant disconnect.

BMW's voice control system is one of the best around, and while it might still feel weird to talk to your car, the system works well enough that you'll want to use it. It can process commands like opening the sunroof, changing the temperature, turning on and off the head-up display, and more. Given how many of these functions are buried in a screen menu, this is a welcome feature.

The driver aids in the X5 remain some of the best in the industry. The lane keeping assistance works well and is primarily active on the highway, meaning it doesn't try to wrench your hands from the steering wheel on city streets. The adaptive cruise control, blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert are all excellent too. Our lone gripe is that, with the Driving Assistant Professional package, there's very little warning supplied for when you can no longer use hands-free driving; it only works at up to 40 mph.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? A big, flat storage area and clever clamshell trunk opening make for a useful cargo area. We tested the plug-in hybrid X5 and found that its battery pack doesn't reduce cargo volume much. In terms of cargo space, the X5 xDrive50e is a winner.

Unfortunately, the big cabin doesn't have many places to stash your smaller personal items. The cellphone tray is handy, but it's obstructed if you're using the cupholders, and the center console box is relatively small. The door pockets are moderately sized but don't do much to help you organize your small items. For such a luxury family-oriented vehicle like the X5, it's unfortunate there's not more cabin storage.

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Fuel Economy

7.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? Hybrids are typically linked with efficiency, but the xDrive50e we tested yielded a similar average mpg as the last non-hybrid six-cylinder X5 we tested. The EPA says the X5 xDrive50e, which is what we tested, will get 22 mpg in combined city/highway driving. We achieved 23 mpg on average in our time with our test vehicle. The EPA also says it will go 39 miles in EV-only mode on a full charge. This is pretty impressive considering the X5's size and weight. But if you can't regularly take advantage of the EV range, the standard X5 with the six-cylinder engine will serve you just as well in terms of fuel efficiency.

Value

8/10

Is the X5 a good value? It's hard to say that anything that costs as much as an X5 is a good value, but you are certainly getting what you pay for. The build quality is superb, the interior is covered in high-quality materials, and there are never any random squeaks from the interior panels. BMW offers a warranty that's on par with competitors. Buyers will get four years/50,000 miles of basic and drivetrain coverage. You also get four years of roadside assistance regardless of mileage and three years/36,000 miles of complementary maintenance.

Wildcard

8/10

The X5 will make you smile because of the silent knowledge that you're in one of the best-built, well-thought-out SUVs on the market. The plug-in hybrid version is ideal for those who live with a place to charge and make a lot of short drives. You'll see a lot of X5s on the road, but there's a reason for this.

Which X5 does Edmunds recommend?

Our favorite version of the BMW X5 is the xDrive40i. It offers plenty of power from its silky smooth inline six-cylinder engine, has all-wheel drive for traveling in lousy weather, and supplies commendable fuel economy for an SUV of this size. It also has plenty of standard features and optional upgrades.

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Gale, 12/22/2024

2025 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)

I ordered my 2025 X5 50e, and it was delivered early. I could spec it out exactly like I wanted, which was nice and got me to look away from EV manufacturers, which makes buying so much easier. I almost went a full EV just because I could order it like normal humans purchase anything without the dealer nonsense. I still spent 5 hours at the dealer, which pains me to no end, and I'll be … happy the day the dealer "experience" is history. The car has been great so far. I was worried about some Apple CarPlay reviews and problems, but I've had a perfect experience. I get in and start it up, and the phone works quickly- no issues for me. I love how quiet this car is. I came from Lexus, and this is far quieter. I love good car sound systems, and the X5 Harman Kardon doesn't disappoint. I'm particular about sound systems, and I took a leap of faith after hearing that some prior years were not that good. This model doesn't support the Bowers & Wilkins option, but shout out to DM Sound on YouTube for the detailed review that helped me seal the deal with this model. It's hard to test audio on a test drive, but I'm quite happy with this system after testing it on my own. As for the daily driving, I'm not the person to tell you how this thing handles. I don't care about that. I want quiet and freeway passing when I need it, and I don't want to feel like the transmission is filled with gravy if I push it. So far, this SUV handles better than any car I've owned. I tried Sport Mode one morning alone on the road and holy hell, it moves. It's faster than I need or want, but I guess it's good to have. I came from a sofa on wheels, and I don't miss it. This unit rides like a dream but also handles much better than my former car. I think it must be the air ride. It's just right for me. My wife and I both love the preconditioning, especially on cold mornings. It works exceptionally well, and it's so luxurious to leave on a chilly day in a warm and comfortable car. We live in a hot part of the country, so hopefully, the summer preconditioning is also suitable. Have not tested it. My only complaint is the backseat. I'd love the seats to move back some and recline. I'm tall, so anyone behind me is pretty cramped. I think it's because of the battery, but I also think BMW could have worked out a little better solution. Easy for me to say. I also don't like run flats. I don't notice any issues with them in this car. I just like the option to choose Michelin tires, and I don't think they make anything for this model. Please find a way to add a doughnut spare and let me use regular tires.

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John Z, 01/20/2025

2025 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)

I have owned the X5 50e for 10 months and have put ~11,000 miles on it. This has included city driving and 1000 mile road trips. - Perfect reliability, I have not had a single problem of any kind - Drives well and is peppy for a vehicle of this size, I don't need anything faster, I rarely use the full abilities found in this car - Ride is good, but you will feel potholes and other road … imperfections, - Do not buy the hybrid to save money, buy it because it is a great system and you like the idea of running on electric whenever possible. The hybrid costs $5K more, which would buy ~1000 gallons of gasoline, which should be good for 25,000 miles. So you would have to drive 25,000 miles on electric to break even (if electricity is free), at half the cost of gasoline you would have to drive 50,000 miles on electric to breakeven. That seems unlikely, unless you keep the vehicle for a long time and drive it on short trips between charges so that you run mostly on electric. - I find gasoline milage to be similar to represented by the manufacturer. Electric range is 42 - 43 miles. OPTIONS (and are they worth it, IMHO) - I choose the sport model, I did not feel the need for the M Package as it is almost entirely cosmetic - Merino Leather - I love it, but the Sensation also looks very nice and is very functional - Multi-contour seats - very comfortable and adjustable - would get again - Message seats - very nice for long trips - would get again - Premium package - I would get again + Head-up display - how did I live without it? + Gesture control - At first I found it kind of gimmicky, but now think it has a few useful feature, but do you really need a fourth way to adjust the radio volume? + Harmon Kardon - sounds good I did not get the Executive package, because I did not see any feature that justified the cost - Driving Assistance Pro Package - I would definitely recommend getting it, useful on all roads with lane markings, as long as you keep your hand on the wheel. You can go completely hands free when on a qualified road (all freeways and major urban roads). It is especially useful to reduce fatigue on long trips. Works very well after you get used to it. - Parking assistance Package - I have it, but I don't use it much, although the programmed parking path is pretty slick and my spouse uses it to park in our garage. - Climate Comfort Package - I have it, but of marginal use unless you live in a cold environment and frequently have rear seat passengers. - Rear manual side shades - useful if you have a baby onboard - Trailer Hitch - I need it to mount a rear rack and pull a trailer, puts more utility in your sport utility vehicle The infotainment system has a steep learning curve, but works well once you are familiar with all of the bells and whistles. So overall a great vehicle, I like the plug in hybrid, running on electric is so quiet that it almost surpises you when the engine turns on. I find the hybrid system to be very smooth and the transition to ICE power is not noticeable, except for the engine sound. Acceleration in electric mode is adequate for any situation that I find myself in. But there is a LOT more power there if you need to put the hammer down.

5 star

EffieDen , 12/16/2024

2025 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)

No issues at 1000 miles. Handling,acceleration, electric range far superior to the Audi eTron Sportback that I traded for it.

Great but glitchy

ChicagoCJ, 02/03/2025

2025 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)

The car, when it works, is wonderful. The driver assist pro is a game changer. That being said, it has spent most of the first month in the shop. The center screen kept bricking, and BMW insisted on the "reboot, wait a week, and send him home" method of fixing it. They said that because it would eventually reset itself, that was fine. I guess I'm only supposed to be able to use it half …

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2025 BMW X5 Features & Specs

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Plug-in Hybrid

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$73,800
EV Tax Credits & Rebates	$350 Based on income
Engine Type	Plug-in hybrid
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	31.1 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the X5 include:

Back-up camera
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test	Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated	Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original	Good
Side Impact Test – Updated	Not Tested
Roof Strength Test	Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint	Good

FAQ

Is the BMW X5 a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 X5 both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.1 out of 10. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the X5 has 31.1 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 2025 BMW X5?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 BMW X5:

Hands-free Highway Assistant adds an autonomous lane change function
Minor equipment and packaging revisions
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 average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 BMW X5 a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 BMW X5 is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 X5 and gave it a 8.1 out of 10. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 X5 is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 BMW X5?

The least-expensive 2025 BMW X5 is the 2025 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $73,800.

Other versions include:

xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) which starts at $73,800

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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 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A). For a full list of X5 models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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