BMW X5 G05 vs Renault Captur MK1

BMW X5

G05 · 2018 – 2023

The fourth-generation X5 (G05), on the CLAR platform.

Renault Captur

MK1 · 2013 – 2019

The first Captur (MK1), on a modified B platform.

First car

Second car

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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Pick this one if…

Renault Captur

Pick the MK1 for an affordable, flexible early Captur with a clever sliding rear bench.

Best engine: The 0.9 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 dCi (diesel).

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Performance

B58 40i · Petrol vs 0.9 TCe 90 · Petrol

	BMW X5	Renault Captur
Power	340 hp Winner	90 hp
Torque	450 Nm Winner	135 Nm
0–100 km/h	5,5 s Winner	12,7 s
Top speed	243 km/h Winner	171 km/h
Power-to-weight	159,3 hp/t Winner	83,3 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	198 g/km	105 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	8,6 L/100km	4,7 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	BMW X5	Renault Captur
Boot	650 L Winner	377 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.870 L Winner	1.235 L
Wheelbase	2,98 m Winner	2,61 m
Length	4,92 m	4,12 m
Ground clearance	21,4 cm	—
Turning circle	12,6 m	10,4 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	3.500 kg Winner	900 kg

Powertrain & tech

	BMW X5	Renault Captur
Platform	CLAR (longitudinal)	B (modified)
Drive	All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	B58 3.0 petrol · B57 3.0 diesel · 45e PHEV	0.9 TCe · 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.5 dCi
Transmission	8-speed Steptronic	5-speed manual
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6d-TEMP	Euro 6
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

BMW X5

Transfer case (xDrive) needs maintenance
Air suspension (if fitted)
Cooling system/EGR on diesels

Renault Captur

1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
EDC: jerky shifts at low speed
Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes

Pros

BMW X5

Luxurious, premium interior
Strong B57/B58 engines
Light, stiff CLAR body

Renault Captur

Flexible sliding rear bench
Affordable and plentiful used
Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel

Cons

BMW X5

High running costs
Air suspension & xDrive upkeep

Renault Captur

1.2 TCe carries chain risk
Boot and rear legroom smaller than MK2

Driving experience

BMW X5

Luxurious, composed and surprisingly agile for its size. Steering is accurate and well-weighted, body control excellent, and the X5 hides its bulk through bends with real composure. xDrive delivers tenacious all-weather grip and a reassuringly planted feel. Air suspension, where fitted, spans cushioned to firmly controlled and irons out rough roads. The B58 petrols are smooth and muscular, the B57 diesels pull strongly and stay hushed, and the xDrive45e plug-in glides on electric power. The ZF 8-speed is quick, seamless and always in the right gear. Overall a polished, capable luxury SUV that feels smaller and sharper than it is.

Renault Captur

Light and easy to place in town with a reasonably high driving position, helped by light steering that is not especially communicative. Body control is acceptable but the ride is firmer than a conventional supermini, especially on larger wheels. The 0.9 TCe and 1.2 TCe feel responsive for daily use when healthy, while the 1.5 dCi is stronger on the motorway. Manual gearboxes are straightforward; the EDC dual-clutch is smooth at speed but often shows low-speed hesitation or judder. Overall a competent compact crossover of its era rather than a driver's car.