2025 BMW X5 M Competition

Luxury SUV · 4.4L V8 Twin-Turbo Hybrid · AWD

85/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a luxury suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	4.4L V8 Twin-Turbo Hybrid
Horsepower	617 hp
Torque	553 lb-ft
0–60 mph	3.7 sec
Top speed	177 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	15 mpg (13 city / 18 hwy)
Range	257 miles
MSRP	$121,165
Body style	Luxury SUV

The verdict

What's good

Hammering V8 in a 5-seat SUV
Stays flat and planted in corners
Massive stopping power on tap
Luxurious, beautifully trimmed cabin

What's not

Thirsty even by big-SUV standards
Ride too stiff for some buyers
Heavy to manage on tight roads
Complex systems may need pricey repairs

The engine

S68

Twin-Turbo V8 Hybrid

A smooth yet ferocious mild-hybrid V8 whose 48-volt boost fills in low-end torque, giving instant response off the line and seamless surge between gears.

BMW's S68 is the M-division evolution of the long-running N63/S63 hot-vee 4.4-liter V8 lineage, now electrified; it powers the F95 X5 M Competition and the X7 M60i.

The 48-volt mild-hybrid motor is integrated into the transmission housing and can add up to roughly 12 hp and a large slug of torque on demand.
BMW has stated the S68 will be its exclusive V8 going forward across BMW and BMW M.
It descends from the N63, the first BMW V8 to place its turbos inside the cylinder banks.

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The six sub-scores behind the 85 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 4 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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