BMW X5 M vs Genesis GV70
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Genesis GV70 scores higher, 70 vs 59
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 27 Sep 2026, price 25 Jun 2026
BMW X5 M
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$247,800
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 460kW
- Economy
- 12.5 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 650L
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Genesis GV70
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$80,300
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 224kW
- Economy
- 10.3 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2021
- Boot (seats up)
- 542L
Top CarSorted Score, 70 vs 59
Genesis Australia offer: $79,990 drive-away (state not stated), ends 31 Dec 2026. Terms
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 31 Dec 2026
Maker's terms: While stocks last.
Offer from Genesis Australia, checked 5 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the maker prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
$247,800RRP
- with the Genesis GV70's standard kit: $247,800 (nothing to add)
$80,300RRP
- with the BMW X5 M's standard kit: $80,300 (nothing to add)
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
BMW X5 M Competition
$247,800
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $1,123 a week in repayments ($247,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Genesis GV70 Advanced 2.5T
$80,300
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 25 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $348 a week in repayments ($80,300 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Genesis GV70 starts $167,500 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$348/wk(≈$1,509/mo)
Estimate on the Genesis GV70 at $80,300 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW X5 MDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the BMW X5 M a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the BMW X5 M and 6 on the Genesis GV70.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
BMW X5 M
None open on our record
Genesis GV70
- REC-006682 · published 24 Jul 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel pipe connecting fuel rails may become loose.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2025
- REC-006332 · published 8 Apr 2025Due to a software issue, the instrument panel cluster may fail to display the visual seat belt warnings, vehicle speed, fuel level, engine status and other critical safety information.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- REC-006055 · published 12 Aug 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel pump impeller may become deformed under certain environmental conditions, interrupting the fuel supply.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2022
- 1 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Feature Showdown
The BMW X5 M features a 14.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Genesis GV70 gets a 14.5-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The BMW X5 M stands out with Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Genesis GV70. The Genesis GV70 counters with Genesis Audio audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the BMW X5 M gets merino leather upholstery while the Genesis GV70 offers leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the BMW X5 M and 2-zone in the Genesis GV70.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The BMW X5 M uses a Petrol producing 460kW and 750Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.9 seconds.
The Genesis GV70 responds with a Petrol making 224kW and 422Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.2 seconds.
The BMW X5 M has the clear power advantage at 460kW vs 224kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW X5 M is 3.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The BMW X5 M measures 4,948mm long on a 2,972mm wheelbase, 233mm longer than the Genesis GV70 at 4,715mm (2,875mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW X5 M generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 650L in the BMW X5 M and 542L in the Genesis GV70, giving the BMW X5 M a 108L advantage.
For towing, the BMW X5 M leads with a 2,700kg braked capacity vs 2,200kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Genesis GV70's turning circle is 1.2 m tighter, 11.5 m against 12.7 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the BMW X5 M costs about $3,563 a year (12.5 L/100km) and fuel for the Genesis GV70 about $2,936 a year (10.3 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $627 a year less for the Genesis GV70.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW X5 M) and 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV70). Capped-price servicing: no data (BMW X5 M), 5 years (Genesis GV70).
Where each one leads
The BMW X5 M: more power (460kW against 224kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (650L against 542L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,700kg against 2,200kg).
The Genesis GV70: the lower starting price ($80,300 against $247,800) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,936 a year against $3,563).
The Verdict
Genesis GV70 scores higher, 70 vs 59
The Genesis GV70 scores 70 to the BMW X5 M's 59 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (BMW X5 M ahead by 30 points), value (Genesis GV70 ahead by 28 points), safety (Genesis GV70 ahead by 27 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Genesis GV70 costs about $627 less (10.3 L/100km against 12.5 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 650L in the BMW X5 M, 542L in the Genesis GV70.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$348/wk(≈$1,509/mo)
Estimate on the Genesis GV70 at $80,300 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW X5 MDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, BMW X5 M and Genesis GV70?
The Genesis GV70 is the cheapest at $80,300 before on-road costs. That undercuts the BMW X5 M by $167,500.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Genesis GV70 uses the least fuel at 10.3L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Genesis GV70 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to BMW X5 M, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The BMW X5 M has the largest boot at 650L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The BMW X5 M has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,700kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The BMW X5 M makes the most power at 460kW. The BMW X5 M is quickest to 100km/h in 3.9s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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