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BMW X5 vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (77,100 £ vs 29,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Subaru Crosstrek?

BMW X5 vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

BMW X5

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space

Subaru Crosstrek

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter

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

X5

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Subaru Crosstrek is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,800 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,237 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X5 uses 3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

Crosstrek

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X5 offers considerably more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 489 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 6.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW X5 is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Subaru Crosstrek tops out at 198 km/h. The difference is around 52 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X5 delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 568 Nm more.

X5

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Crosstrek is substantially lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 2,240 kg. The difference is around 645 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X5 offers significantly more boot space – 650 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 335 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW X5 offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,870 L, about 556 L more than the Subaru Crosstrek.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X5 carries clearly more – 705 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 200 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X5 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £77,100
X5

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/100km
  • Electric Range : 105 km
BMW X5
Subaru Crosstrek

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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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Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.

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BMW X5
Subaru Crosstrek

Costs and Consumption

Price
77,100 - 143,500 £
Price
29,800 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
25.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
4,935 mm
Length
4,495 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,755 - 1,765 mm
Height
1,600 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,720 - 1,870 L
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

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
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
198 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Subaru
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