BMW X5 vs Renault Kadjar
BMW X5
BMW’s large luxury SUV.
VS
Renault Kadjar
Renault’s roomy, comfortable compact SUV.
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 Kadjar
Pick the Kadjar for a roomy, comfortable compact SUV with an affordable used supply.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 Blue dCi (diesel).
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Performance
B58 40i · Petrol vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol
| BMW X5 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
340 hp
Winner
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140 hp
|
| Torque |
450 Nm
Winner
|
240 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
5,5 s
Winner
|
9,6 s
|
| Top speed |
243 km/h
Winner
|
205 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
159,3 hp/t
Winner
|
100,0 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
198 g/km
|
125 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
8,6 L/100km
|
5,6 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X5 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
650 L
Winner
|
472 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.870 L
Winner
|
1.478 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,98 m
Winner
|
2,65 m
|
| Length |
4,92 m
|
4,45 m
|
| Width |
2,00 m
|
1,84 m
|
| Height |
1,75 m
|
1,61 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X5 | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CLAR (longitudinal engine, rear-wheel-drive base) | CMF-CD |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B58 petrol · B57 diesel · PHEV | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 8-speed Steptronic automatic | 6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · X-tronic CVT |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 6 / 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW X5
- Transfer case (xDrive) needs maintenance
- Air suspension (if fitted)
- Cooling system needs checking
- EGR on diesels
Renault Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC/X-tronic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes
Pros
BMW X5
- Luxurious, premium interior
- Strong B57/B58 engines
- Light, stiff CLAR body
Renault Kadjar
- Roomy boot and comfortable ride
- Affordable and plentiful used
- Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel
Cons
BMW X5
- High running costs
- Air suspension & xDrive upkeep
Renault Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
- Interior less modern than newer rivals
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