2025 BMW X5 vs. 2024 Toyota Sequoia Review

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2025 BMW
X5

MSRP*: $65,700 to $90,000
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2024 Toyota
Sequoia

MSRP*: $61,275 to $81,265
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MPG - City 17 - 23 MPG 19 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 22 - 27 MPG 22 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 72.3 ft3 86.9 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)
  • 437-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 375 - 523 hp 437 hp
Towing Capacity 6,603 lbs 8,980 - 9,520 lbs
Exterior Length 194.3 in 208.1 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 79.6 in
Leg Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 40.7 - 40.8 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 39.2 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.4 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 rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Toyota Sequoia, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the BMW X5 and the Toyota Sequoia.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X5 as you will with the Toyota Sequoia, 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 Toyota Sequoia.

Dimensions
The BMW X5 is about the same width as the Toyota Sequoia. If you go with the BMW X5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Sequoia.

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

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Sequoia is clearly the choice over the BMW X5 for pulling heavy loads. The BMW X5 has a little less horsepower than the Toyota Sequoia.

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

Utility
The BMW X5 has less seating than the Toyota Sequoia, making the Toyota Sequoia the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW X5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Sequoia.