2019 BMW X5 vs 2020
What's the difference?

BMW X5

$34,990 - $75,990

2019 price

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BMW X5

$34,990 - $114,000

2020 price

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Summary

2019 BMW X5

2020 BMW X5

By Matt Campbell

By Justin Hilliard

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Diesel Turbo 6, 3.0L

Turbo V8, 4.4L

Fuel Type

Diesel

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

7.2L/100km (combined)

12.5L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Effortless power
Nice interior
Heaps of space

Aggressive styling
Genuine practicality
Ferocious performance

Dislikes

Run flats sour ride comfort
Some turbo lag
Short warranty

Half-baked exhaust system
Far from fuel-efficient
Substandard warranty

2019 BMW X5 Summary

The new fourth-generation BMW X5 is a bit predictable.

You guessed it - this new 2019 BMW X5 is bigger, has more technology, and has more of a focus on luxury than any version that has come before it.

And of course BMW thinks it'll be a success story in Australia, because more than 55,000 X5s have been sold here since the original model launched in 2001.

So what's the new one like? We've got the entry-level xDrive30d version here to find out.

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2020 BMW X5 Summary

Way back in 2009, the X5 was the first SUV to get the go-fast treatment from BMW’s high-performance M division. At the time, it was a crazy thought, but in 2020, it’s easy to see why Munich went down the (then) road less travelled.

Now in its third generation, the X5 M is better than ever, partly thanks to BMW Australia’s insistence on forgoing its ‘regular’ variant for the piping-hot Competition version.

But just exactly how good is the X5 M Competition? We had the unenviable task of putting it to test to find out.

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Verdict

I said at the start of this review that the new X5 is predictable… but it's more like predictably impressive.

There's a lot to like in the fourth-generation X5. You may still want to option a few extras over the standard base model car, but the 30d model embodies the idea of a luxury, tech-heavy family SUV beautifully.

Verdict

After spending a day with the BMW X5 M Competition, we can’t help but wonder if it’s the ultimate vehicle for families.

On one hand, it nails the practicality brief and is loaded with standard equipment, including the key advanced driver-assist systems. On the other, its performance in a straight line and around corners is otherworldly. Oh, and it looks sporty and feels luxurious, too.

That said, we could absolutely live with the high fuel bill if this was our daily driver, but there’s only one problem: does anyone have a spare $250,000?

Is the new BMW X5 M Competition the ultimate family vehicle? Tell us what you think in the comments below.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel and meals provided.

2019 BMW X5 vs 2020 What's the difference?

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Verdict

2019 BMW X5 vs 2020
What's the difference?