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BMW X5 vs Mazda CX-5 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (625 HP vs 141 HP), boot space and price (77100 £ vs 30000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Mazda CX-5?

BMW X5

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda CX-5 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30000 £, while the BMW X5 costs 77100 £. That’s a price difference of around 47057 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW X5 manages with 3 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X5 has a clearly edge – offering 625 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 484 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.50 s. That’s about 6.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X5 performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mazda CX-5 tops out at 195 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X5 pulls convincingly stronger with 750 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 512 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Mazda CX-5 is distinct lighter – 1629 kg compared to 2240 kg. The difference is around 611 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X5 offers slightly more room – 650 L compared to 583 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-5 performs minimal better – up to 2019 L, which is about 149 L more than the BMW X5.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW X5 shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £77,100
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BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L
  • Electric Range : 105 km
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BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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Mazda CX-5

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The Mazda CX-5 blends elegant, athletic styling with a surprisingly engaging driving character, turning routine trips into small, satisfying adventures. Inside it feels thoughtfully built and comfortable, offering sensible practicality and a premium feel that punches above its price.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
77100 - 143500 £
Price
30000 - 39500 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
157 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2240 - 2495 kg
Curb weight
1629 - 1671 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
583 L
Length
4935 - 4948 mm
Length
4690 mm
Width
2004 - 2015 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1755 - 1765 mm
Height
1695 mm
Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
Max trunk capacity
2019 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
141 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
195 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
238 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
104 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
2488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mazda

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The BMW X5 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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