Starts at $124,800
Rank
2025 X5 Selector
FAST FACTS
"We already had misgivings about the value proposition of the $90k X5 M60i, which has a twin-turbo V8 engine. Now here comes the X5 M, which tacks on about $35k to that starting price and comes with, you guessed it, a twin-turbo V8 engine. It makes more power, but not more torque, and BMW says you'll get to 60 mph a half-second sooner. But enough about price; if you just want an incredible X5 that makes great noises, too, you've found it."—Ranked #2 out of 4 Midsize High-Performance SUVs
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. There's only one standalone version of the 2025 BMW X5 M, and here it is, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
We already had misgivings about the value proposition of the $90k X5 M60i, which has a twin-turbo V8 engine. Now here comes the X5 M, which tacks on $35k to that starting price (including a $2,500 price hike for 2025) and comes with, you guessed it, a twin-turbo V8 engine. It makes more power, but not more torque, and BMW says you'll get to 60 mph a half-second sooner. Cool car, don't get us wrong, but some M cars are easier sells than others.
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