BMW X2 vs BMW X5
BMW X2
BMW’s style-focused compact crossover.
VS
BMW X5
BMW’s large luxury SUV.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW X2
Pick the X2 for a stylish, agile compact crossover that drives sportier than an average SUV.
Best engine: The sDrive20i/xDrive20i (B48, 192 hp).
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Pick this one if…
BMW X5
Pick the X5 for a luxurious cabin, strong engines and generous space in a large premium SUV.
Best engine: The xDrive30d (diesel) or xDrive40i (petrol).
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Performance
sDrive20i · Petrol vs B58 40i · Petrol
| BMW X2 | BMW X5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
192 hp
|
340 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
280 Nm
|
450 Nm
Winner
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| 0–100 km/h |
7,4 s
|
5,5 s
Winner
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| Top speed |
227 km/h
|
243 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
118,9 hp/t
|
159,3 hp/t
Winner
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
146 g/km
Winner
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198 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,4 L/100km
Winner
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8,6 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X2 | BMW X5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
470 L
|
650 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.355 L
|
1.870 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
|
2,98 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,36 m
|
4,92 m
|
| Width |
1,82 m
|
2,00 m
|
| Height |
1,51 m
|
1,75 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X2 | BMW X5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | UKL2 (shared with X1 F48 and MINI Countryman) | CLAR (longitudinal engine, rear-wheel-drive base) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B38 1.5 · B48 2.0 petrol · B37/B47 diesel | B58 petrol · B57 diesel · PHEV |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | 7-speed DCT · 8-speed automatic | 8-speed Steptronic automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW X2
- Oil-filter housing gasket leaks (B48 petrol)
- EGR cooler fire-risk recall (B47 diesel)
- Plastic coolant lines and expansion tank
BMW X5
- Transfer case (xDrive) needs maintenance
- Air suspension (if fitted)
- Cooling system needs checking
- EGR on diesels
Pros
BMW X2
- Agile, sporty handling — more hot hatch than family SUV
- Coupe-like, stylish design
- Refined B48 petrol engines
BMW X5
- Luxurious, premium interior
- Strong B57/B58 engines
- Light, stiff CLAR body
Cons
BMW X2
- Less practical than the X1: smaller boot and tighter rear headroom
- Firm ride, especially on M Sport suspension
BMW X5
- High running costs
- Air suspension & xDrive upkeep
Compare specific generations
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