2025 BMW X5 vs. 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Review

Picture of the 2025 BMW X5

2025 BMW
X5

MSRP*: $65,700 to $90,000
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Picture of the 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

2024 Land Rover
Range Rover Velar

MSRP*: $61,500 to $78,400
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MPG - City 17 - 23 MPG 19 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 22 - 27 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 72.3 ft3 70.1 ft3
Engine
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 523-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 394-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 375 - 523 hp 247 - 394 hp
Towing Capacity 6,603 lbs 5,291 - 5,511 lbs
Exterior Length 194.3 in 188.9 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 80.3 in
Leg Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 37.2 in
Head Room Front 40.7 - 40.8 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 38.2 in
Rear 38.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The BMW X5 offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The BMW X5 will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X5 as you will with the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the BMW X5 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Dimensions
The BMW X5 is a little narrower than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the BMW X5, which is slightly longer than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Handling
The BMW X5 has a larger turning radius than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the BMW X5, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The BMW X5 has a little less horsepower than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Powertrain
The BMW X5 has much lower torque than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the BMW X5 and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the BMW X5 as you will in the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.