What’s New for the 2025 BMW X5?

After a significant refresh for the 2024 model year, the BMW X5 enters 2025 with minimal changes save for the limited Silver Anniversary Edition that is more off-road-oriented than a typical X5.

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What’s New for 2025?

The Silver Anniversary Edition is based on the X5 xDrive40i, which is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder engine. Available exclusively in Lime Rock Gray metallic paint, the 1,000-unit special edition wears dark exterior accents and 20-inch wheels. Mechanically, the Silver Anniversary Edition is currently the only vehicle in BMW’s lineup to get the xOffroad Package, which includes four terrain-specific driving modes, an air suspension for increased ground clearance, a mechanically locking rear differential and underbody protection. All-terrain tires are also available.

The rest of the X5 lineup sees minor changes, with standard front full LED lighting and additional features included in various option packages, such as massaging front seats in the Climate Comfort Package.

Trim Levels and Pricing

Full pricing for the 2025 X5s is below and includes a $1,175 destination fee, an increase of $180 over the $995 BMW charged when prices for the 2024 models were announced. The price increase from 2024 is in parentheses unless otherwise noted.

• sDrive40i: $66,875 ($680 increase)
• xDrive40i: $69,175 ($680)
• xDrive50e: $74,275 ($780)
• xDrive40i Silver Anniversary Edition: $81,075 (2025 exclusive)
• M60i xDrive: $91,175 ($880)
• M Competition: $125,975 ($2,680)

Shoppers can choose a variety of colors, depending on trim level. Alpine White is a standard no-cost paint color for all trims, and then choices vary somewhat. BMW offers two levels of metallic paint for either $650 or $1,950, as well as the matte Frozen Pure Grey Metallic for a whopping $3,600. Multiple shades of black and gray are available across trim levels, and the palette is somewhat muted unless you opt for the sportier M60i xDrive or M Competition, which both get more vibrant red, blue or green exterior paint color options.

Powertrain Specs and MPG

Powertrains are unchanged for 2025, and every X5 has an eight-speed automatic transmission. Both the sDrive40i and xDrive40i are powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder engine with mild-hybrid technology that makes 375 horsepower and 383 pounds-feet of torque — or 398 pounds-feet for brief periods with a boost from the mild-hybrid system. The sDrive40i is a rear-wheel-drive version, while the “x” in xDrive40i indicates all-wheel drive. Interestingly, there’s no difference in fuel economy between the two, with each EPA-rated at 23/27/25 mpg city/highway/combined.

The sportier M60i xDrive combines AWD with a mild-hybrid turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8; it’s good for 523 hp and 553 pounds-feet of torque. It’s thirstier than its six-cylinder siblings at only 17/22/19 mpg. For those looking for bonkers performance, the M Competition ups output to 617 hp — and adds a host of other performance-oriented features — but drops fuel economy to 13/18/15 mpg.

BMW also offers the xDrive50e plug-in hybrid version of the X5, combining an electric motor and a battery pack with a version of the 3.0-liter inline-six; system output is a respectable 483 hp and 516 pounds-feet. BMW estimates its all-electric range at 40 miles. The EPA hasn’t yet published figures for the 2025 model’s fuel efficiency (nor the 2024’s), but in our testing, the 2024 managed to return over 53 miles of all-electric range.

Tech Features

Standard tech in the X5 includes BMW’s curved display, which combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with a 14.9-inch touchscreen display and offers standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility. Additional tech like BMW’s Gesture Control, a head-up display and a premium Harman Kardon stereo are part of the optional Executive Package.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

On the safety front, BMW’s Active Driving Assistant system is standard and includes forward collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-centering steering, and front and rear parking sensors. Semi-autonomous driving features, including hands-free capability in certain conditions and at speeds up to 85 mph, are available as part of the optional Driving Assistance Professional Package.

The 2025 X5 is a Top Safety Pick+ designee according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. In our Car Seat Check, the 2024 X5 earned solid scores.

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Should You Buy a 2024 or 2025 BMW X5?

With minimal updates for 2025 and moderate price increases, shoppers may find savings without missing out on extra features by purchasing a 2024 X5 instead of the latest 2025 model. The 2024 X5 M60i xDrive was a big hit among our staff when we drove it, and other variants have impressed, as well. Our chief complaint is that BMW has moved many controls, including climate controls, to its touchscreen. This happened for 2024, however, so it shouldn’t factor into the decision between either model year.

The obvious exception to this advice is if you’re set on purchasing the limited Silver Anniversary Edition version, which is exclusively a 2025 model. But if you’re reading this, it may already be too late: BMW limited production to approximately 1,000 units, and sales began back in August. There are some examples still listed for sale on our site, however, but not 1,000.

Regardless of model year, the latest X5 is a solid choice among luxury two-row SUVs, whether you’re looking for quiet comfort or raucous performance.

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