BMW X5 vs Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

The 2025 BMW X5 is the automaker’s midsize luxury SUV, positioned between the X3 and X7, and alongside the coupe-like X6. That puts it in a well-populated segment alongside SUVs like the Acura MDX, Audi Q7, Genesis GV80, Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Lexus RX, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Porsche Cayenne, and Volvo XC90. Following a substantial update for the 2024 model year, the X5 celebrates its 25th anniversary with a limited-edition model but receives no other changes.

Verdict: The latest version of the X5 isn’t the best value, but it explains this SUV’s longevity.

If you are in the market for a small luxury SUV there are a dizzying array of options. Nearly all offer comfortable interiors, the latest infotainment and safety technology, and refined, responsive driving dynamics. So how does any vehicle stand out in this segment? The 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque manages to distinguish itself as a capable vehicle when venturing off paved roads. Most crucially, the Evoque delivers these abilities without sacrificing on-road comfort.

The Range Rover Evoque was redesigned for the 2020 model year. Land Rover then updated the infotainment system for 2021. These features all contribute toward a capable, comfortable crossover that distills elements of its larger Range Rover siblings into a small-SUV format.