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BMW X5 vs Toyota Highlander - Differences and prices compared

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

BMW X5

Toyota Highlander

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

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Toyota Highlander shows itself to be has a very small edge 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.

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Toyota Highlander

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BMW X5
Toyota Highlander

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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Toyota Highlander

The Toyota Highlander is a roomy, no-nonsense family SUV that blends everyday practicality with Toyota’s trademark reliability and a comfortable, quiet cabin. It won’t thrill the sports-car crowd, but its composed ride, user-friendly interior and sensible features make it a savvy choice for buyers who want a car that simply does the job well.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
77100 - 143500 £
Price
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Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
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Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
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Seats
5
Seats
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Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2240 - 2495 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4935 - 4948 mm
Length
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Width
2004 - 2015 mm
Width
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Height
1755 - 1765 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
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Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
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Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
BMW
Brand
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Is the BMW X5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X5 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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