2025 BMW X5 vs. 2025 Nissan Armada Review

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2025 BMW
X5

MSRP*: $66,300 to $90,850
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2025 Nissan
Armada

MSRP*: $57,520 to $79,990
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MPG - City 17 - 23 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 22 - 27 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 72.3 ft3 97.1 ft3
Engine
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 523-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 425-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 375 - 523 hp 425 hp
Towing Capacity 6,603 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 194.3 in 209.7 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 83.3 in
Leg Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 43.8 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 40.7 - 40.8 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 39.1 - 40.8 in
Rear 37.8 - 40.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the BMW X5 than the Nissan Armada. The Nissan Armada will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the BMW X5.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the BMW X5 or the Nissan Armada, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X5 is much slimmer than the Nissan Armada, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the BMW X5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Armada.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Nissan Armada is clearly the choice over the BMW X5 for pulling heavy loads. The BMW X5 has a little less horsepower than the Nissan Armada.

Powertrain
The BMW X5 has much lower torque than the Nissan Armada, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the BMW X5 seats a lot fewer people than the Nissan Armada. The BMW X5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Armada.