Side-by-side comparison

BMW X5 vs BMW 5 Series Comparison 2026: Price, Mileage, Features

The BMW X5 starts at ₹96.90 L and the BMW 5 Series at the listed price, a difference of ₹96.90 L ex-showroom. On-road in New Delhi that gap becomes roughly ₹1.08 Cr. Here is what the extra money actually buys.

Read more
BMW X5

BMW X5

₹96.90 L - ₹1.13 Cr

BMW 5 Series

BMW 5 Series

Price on request - ₹77.00 L

BMW X5 vs BMW 5 Series

Specifications

Parameter
BMW X5
BMW 5 Series
Price
₹96.90 L - ₹1.13 Cr
Price on request - ₹77.00 L
Body Type
SUV
Sedan
Fuel Type
Diesel/Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Engine
TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine
Petrol Engine
Engine Displacement
2993,2998 cc
1998 cc
Torque
-
-
Power
281.68bhp@4000rpm,375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm
255bhp@4500rpm
Mileage
12 kmpl
15.7 kmpl
Safety Rating
-
-
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats
Length
-
-
Width
-
-
Ground Clearance
214 mm
158 mm
Boot Space
645 Litres
500 Litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
80,83 Litres
60 litres
L Price
9690000
0
H Price
11340000
7700000

Safety

▾
Feature
BMW X5
BMW 5 Series
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist
—
Central Locking
Child Safety Locks
Anti-Theft Alarm
No. of Airbags
6
8
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Side Airbag
Side Airbag-Rear
Xenon Headlamps
—
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Seat Belt Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Traction Control
—
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
—
Engine Immobilizer
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Anti-Theft Device
Speed Alert
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
—
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
—
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
—
Hill Descent Control
—
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
—
Curtain Airbag
—
Anti-Pinch Power Windows
—
Driver's Window
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
—
Driver and Passenger

Exterior

▾
Feature
BMW X5
BMW 5 Series
Adjustable Headlamps
Fog Lights - Front
—
Fog Lights - Rear
—
Rain Sensing Wiper
—
Rear Window Wiper
—
Rear Window Defogger
—
Wheel Covers
—
Alloy Wheels
—
Power Antenna
—
Tinted Glass
—
Rear Spoiler
—
Roof Carrier
—
Side Stepper
—
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
—
Integrated Antenna
—
Chrome Grille
—
Chrome Garnish
—
Halogen Headlamps
—
Cornering Headlamps
—
Roof Rails
—
Automatic Headlamps
—
Trunk Opener
Smart
—
Heated Wing Mirror
—
Sunroof
Panoramic
—
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
—
Tyre Size
21
—
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Runflat
—
LED DRLs
LED Headlamps
LED Taillights
LED Fog Lamps
—
Additional Features
Illuminated Kidney (Iconic Glow) Grille, BMW Adaptive LED Headlights with(BMW Selective Beam, High-beam assistant,Blue Design Element, Accent lighting with turn indicators), Sun Protection Glazing, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, BMW Individual roof rails High-Gloss Shadow Line
—

Interior

▾
Feature
BMW X5
BMW 5 Series
Tachometer
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
—
Leather Seats
—
Fabric Upholstery
—
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
—
Glove Box
Digital Clock
—
Outside Temperature Display
—
Digital Odometer
—
Driving Experience Control Eco
—
Dual Tone Dashboard
—
Additional Features
Black, Sensatec Black
—
Digital Cluster
Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
—
Ambient Light Colour (numbers)
6
—

ADAS Feature

▾
Feature
BMW X5
BMW 5 Series
Autonomous Parking
—

Fuel & Performance

▾
Feature
BMW X5
BMW 5 Series
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Diesel Mileage ARAI
12 kmpl
—
Diesel Fuel Tank Capacity
80 Litres
—
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
Top Speed
243 kmph
—
Petrol Highway Mileage
—
15.7 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

▾
Feature
BMW X5
BMW 5 Series
Power Steering
Power Boot
—
Air Conditioner
Heater
Adjustable Steering
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
—
Automatic Climate Control
—
Air Quality Control
—
Remote Trunk Opener
—
Low Fuel Warning Light
—
Accessory Power Outlet
—
Trunk Light
—
Vanity Mirror
Rear Reading Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
—
Adjustable Headrest
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
—
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
—
Rear AC Vents
—
Lumbar Support
—
Cruise Control
—
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Navigation System
—
Foldable Rear Seat
40
—
Smart Access Card Entry
—
KeyLess Entry
Engine Start/Stop Button
—
Voice Commands
—
Paddle Shifters
—
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest
—
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Hands-Free Tailgate
Lane Change Indicator
—
Drive Modes
4
—
Automatic Headlamps
—
Additional Features
Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
—
Idle Start-Stop System
—
Follow Me Home Headlamps
—

Dimensions & Capacity

▾
Feature
BMW X5
BMW 5 Series
Length
4922 mm
5165 mm
Width
2004 mm
2156 mm
Height
1745 mm
1518 mm
Boot Space
645 Litres
—
Seating Capacity
5
5
Wheel Base
2975 mm
3105 mm
Rear Tread
1686 mm
—
Kerb Weight
2170 kg
—
No. of Doors
5
4
Reported Boot Space
—
500 Litres

Engine & Transmission

▾
Feature
BMW X5
BMW 5 Series
Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine
—
Displacement
2993 cc
1998 cc
Motor Type
48V Electric Motor
—
Max Power
281.68bhp@4000rpm
255bhp@4500rpm
Max Torque
650Nm@1500-2500rpm
400Nm@1600rpm
No. of Cylinders
6
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Turbo Charger
Twin
—
Super Charge
—
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic
—
Drive Type
4WD
RWD

Entertainment & Communication

▾
Feature
BMW X5
BMW 5 Series
Radio
Audio System Remote Control
—
Integrated 2DIN Audio
—
Wireless Phone Charging
—
USB & Auxiliary input
—
Bluetooth Connectivity
Touchscreen
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
—
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Internal Storage
—
No. of Speakers
16
—
Rear Entertainment System
—
Usb Ports
Additional Features
464 W Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Digital Key Plus
—
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Touchscreen Size
—
inch

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

▾
Feature
BMW X5
BMW 5 Series
Front Suspension
Air suspension
—
Rear Suspension
Air suspension
—
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Acceleration
6.1 s
—
0-100kmph
6.1 s
—
Alloy Wheel Size Front
21 Inch
—
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
21 Inch
—
Steering Column
—
Tilt & telescopic

Popular Comparisons

Swipe through popular car comparison pairs.

View all

Compare by Brand

Choose a brand and explore cars before comparing.

All brands

BMW X5 vs BMW 5 Series Comparison overview

Comparison overview: The BMW X5 starts at ₹96.90 L and the BMW 5 Series at Price on request - ₹77.00 L, a difference of ₹96.90 L ex-showroom. On-road in New Delhi that gap becomes roughly ₹1.08 Cr. Here is what the extra money actually buys.

Mileage and running cost: These two figures are not like for like. The BMW X5 number is for the Diesel/Petrol Automatic and the BMW 5 Series number is for the Petrol Automatic, so compare the variants you are actually shortlisting.

Space and practicality: The BMW X5 takes 645 litres against 500, about 145 litres more. That is roughly one extra cabin-size bag of extra room.

What one gives that the other does not: The BMW X5 adds Brake Assist, Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts and Hill Descent Control. The BMW 5 Series adds Side Airbag-Rear, Curtain Airbag, Anti-Pinch Power Windows, Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts and Hill Assist. The rest of both spec sheets is shared.

Which one should you buy?

Buy the BMW 5 Series if you drive mostly in the city, you want the lower running cost, and you would rather keep the ₹96.90 L for your down payment than spend it on features.

Buy the BMW X5 if you do regular highway runs, you carry luggage or a pram often, and you want Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) without waiting for the next facelift.

The one thing that settles it: BMW X5 offers Brake Assist.

Before you sign anything:

Ex-showroom price is not what you pay. Add registration, road tax, insurance and handling, and expect the final figure to land ten to twelve percent higher. Road tax changes state to state, so a car that costs the same in two cities does not cost the same to own.

Ask the dealer four things before you book. What is the current waiting period for the variant you want. What is the on-road figure.

Then drive both cars back to back on the same day, on a road you actually use. Take your family. Put your usual luggage in the boot. Most people decide in the first ten minutes, and it is rarely for the reason they expected.

BMW X5 vs BMW 5 Series FAQs

Which is cheaper to maintain?+
BMW X5 is likely cheaper to maintain because it starts at the lower price. Confirm the service package, parts pricing and labour cost with the dealer before booking.
What is the price difference between BMW X5 vs BMW 5 Series?+
The ex-showroom price difference between BMW X5 and BMW 5 Series is ₹96.90 L. On-road in New Delhi, that gap becomes roughly ₹1.08 Cr.
BMW X5 vs BMW 5 Series, which has better mileage?+
These figures are not like for like. The BMW X5 number is for the Diesel/Petrol Automatic and the BMW 5 Series number is for the Petrol Automatic, so compare the variants you are actually shortlisting.
BMW X5 vs BMW 5 Series, which car has the better safety rating?+
Safety rating data is not complete for both cars. Compare crash-test ratings and standard safety kit before booking.
Which car holds its value best, BMW X5 vs BMW 5 Series?+
Resale value depends on demand in your city, service history, variant, fuel type and mileage. The car with lower running cost and stronger local demand usually holds value better.
Which is better for highway driving?+
For highway driving, compare torque, high-speed stability, safety rating and seat comfort in the exact variants you are shortlisting.