Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 360 has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.6 seconds, compared with 5.7 seconds for 2025 BMW X5 xDrive45e. 2025 BMW X5 xDrive45e has the higher listed output at 389 hp; 2025 DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 360 is rated at 360 hp, a difference of 29 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 BMW X5 xDrive45e at 600 Nm and 2025 DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 360 at 520 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2025 BMW X5 xDrive45e carries the longer listed range at 81 km, against 66 km for 2025 DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 360. 2025 DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 360 has the lower recorded consumption at 1.6 L/100km; 2025 BMW X5 xDrive45e is listed at 1.9 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 360 provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 555 litres versus 500 litres, a difference of 55 litres. 2025 BMW X5 xDrive45e carries the higher towing rating at 2,700 kg, while 2025 DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 360 is listed at 1,500 kg. 2025 BMW X5 xDrive45e is 332 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 DS 7 E-TENSE 4x4 360 has the lower listed starting price at $58,000, compared with $68,395 for 2025 BMW X5 xDrive45e. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.