The all-new, fifth-generation 2027 BMW X5 is now in stock at ONYX Automotive, and it enters the most competitive corner of the luxury SUV market. The vehicle that launched the Sports Activity Vehicle category in 1999 now faces a redesigned Audi Q7, a refreshed Mercedes-Benz GLE, the ever-present Porsche Cayenne, and the Range Rover Sport. Each makes a strong case, so here is how the new X5 compares on price, power, technology, and everyday livability.
Overview
Overview
Pricing: The 2027 BMW X5 40 xDrive starts at $73,550 including destination, with a rear-wheel-drive X5 40 following in early 2027 at $71,250.
Powertrains: A 394-horsepower inline-six leads the lineup, followed by the X5 50e xDrive plug-in hybrid at 483 horsepower in early 2027 and a V8 M Performance model later in the year.
Features: Standard adaptive suspension, a new Panoramic iDrive display, and a roomier second row set the X5 apart in its class.
BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE
The GLE is the X5’s longest-running rival, and for 2027 Mercedes gave it a significant update rather than a full redesign. Pricing starts around $64,000 for the four-cylinder GLE 350, making it the cheapest way into the class. The GLE 450 steps up to a turbocharged inline-six rated at 375 horsepower, which trails the X5 40 xDrive by 19.
On the plug-in side, the GLE 500e makes 429 horsepower for about $81,000, while the upcoming X5 50e xDrive makes 483 horsepower for $78,950. At the top, the GLE 580 pairs a 530-horsepower V8 with a price around $96,000, and the GLE can tow up to 7,700 pounds when properly equipped.
The GLE wins on entry price, but the 2027 BMW X5 delivers more power at comparable price points and a more thoroughly modernized cabin.
BMW X5 vs. Audi Q7
Audi simplified the Q7 for 2027, dropping the four-cylinder and making a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 standard on every trim. It makes 429 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque, good for a claimed 0-60 time of 4.8 seconds, and starts at $70,900. The Q7 also keeps a third row, which the X5 does not offer, and the SQ7 adds a 591-horsepower V8 for just under $100,000.
The X5 40 xDrive starts a few thousand dollars higher, though the rear-wheel-drive X5 40 arriving in early 2027 at $71,250 lands right alongside the Q7. The X5 counters with a plug-in hybrid on the way, standard adaptive suspension, and an optional air suspension.
Choose the Q7 for three rows and extra horsepower, but the 2027 BMW X5 brings a broader powertrain lineup. For your three row SUV needs, the BMW X7 checks all the boxes.
BMW X5 vs. Porsche Cayenne
The Cayenne starts at $89,900, roughly $16,000 above the X5 40 xDrive, and its base 348-horsepower V6 gives up 46 horsepower to the BMW. Porsche’s range climbs quickly from there, with a 468-horsepower V8 in the Cayenne S, a 463-horsepower E-Hybrid, and a 729-horsepower Turbo E-Hybrid.
Porsche has also added the Cayenne Electric, starting at $111,350. BMW’s V8 M Performance X5 is due later in 2027 to take on those higher trims, but pricing has not been announced.
Until then, the Cayenne is the enthusiast’s pick, while the 2027 BMW X5 delivers more power at the entry point and the better value.
BMW X5 vs. Range Rover Sport
The 2027 Range Rover Sport takes a different approach, trading sport-sedan handling for road presence and all-terrain capability. The newest model starts at $83,700 before an $1,850 destination charge, with outputs from 355 to 626 horsepower and plug-in hybrid versions rated at 51 to 53 miles of electric range.
Like the X5, it seats five, and it offers 31.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. New Range Rover Sport models from ONYX carry a 4-year/50,000-mile warranty and the ONYX Essential Maintenance Plan.
Because ONYX sells both BMW and Land Rover, you can compare the 2027 BMW X5 and the 2027 Range Rover Sport back to back in one visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2027 BMW X5 in stock at ONYX Automotive?
Is the 2027 BMW X5 in stock at ONYX Automotive?
Yes. Browse current inventory at onyxautomotive.com or call (402) 393-9700.
How much does the 2027 BMW X5 cost?
How much does the 2027 BMW X5 cost?
The X5 40 xDrive starts at $73,550 including destination. The X5 50e xDrive plug-in hybrid starts at $78,950 and arrives in early 2027.
Does the 2027 BMW X5 have a third row?
Does the 2027 BMW X5 have a third row?
No. A third row is available only on the larger BMW X7.
Is the new BMW iX5 the same as the 2027 BMW X5?
Is the new BMW iX5 the same as the 2027 BMW X5?
Technically no; while they share styling and engineering, the iX5 is a separate model from the X5, not a variant or trim of it.
See the 2027 BMW X5 at ONYX Automotive Today
The 2027 BMW X5 is in our showroom now. Browse current inventory at onyxautomotive.com or call (402) 393-9700 to schedule a test drive.