I read with interest that Glos Guy is now on the hunt for a BMW X5.
If my memory serves me right, we had these similar conversations some years ago when I collected my first Motability X1 2.0i X-drive, X-line. Having not frequented the forum much since then I went on to select another X1 of the same derivative be it in a different colour, however, having owned some nice 6 cylinder BMW’s previously I decided to leave the scheme and order a new X5. Unfortunately, and due to Covid and the parts and chip shortages that bought to the automotive industry most of my options chosen for the X5 were removed so I ended up cancelling my order and subsequently ordered a new and fully loaded BMW X3 M40d which suffered no specification delete issues, although it did take 11 months to arrive!
Moving on to 2025 and still wanting an X5 before my driving days are limited I placed an order for a very highly specced X5 50e M-Sport….and what a revelation it has been. I really thought that there would be nothing to beat the X3 M40d such was its capability in every department, but I am glad I made the move to the X5.
I’m not a high mileage driver as I am semi retired and I have two cars to choose from, the other being a VW ID.3 GTX but to say that I still have not used half a tank of petrol in the X5 is no exaggeration. My X5 was delivered at the end of June 2025 and the battery charge at 80% was providing 70-73 miles of power which was more than enough for most of my journeys hence the reason to not use any fuel. The cost to fully charge the 25Kwh battery using my HyperVolt Pro Home charger costs me approximately £2.50 and takes 3-3 and 1/2 hours.
Specification wise I have nearly £30,000 worth of factory options and M-Sport Accessories which have made for an extremely desirable car, especially in Dravit Grey Paint.
As already mentioned the 50e is no slouch with 489bhp and 700nm of torque the 50e has often completed 0-60mph in under 4.5 seconds. As far as economy is concerned during my extended test drive I used a near full tank of petrol and and full battery charge to cover 650 miles over two days of driving on motorways, A-roads and urban. If I had a disappointment it would be the boot capacity and storage which is 150 litres less than in the other three X5 derivatives, but it wasn’t enough to put me off.
A great car with not many comparators.
I wish you all the best in whatever choice you make.