When it comes to luxury SUVs, the BMW X5 sits at the top of a tree that includes heavyweights such as the Mercedes M-Class, VW Touareg, Range Rover Sport, Volvo XC90, Audi Q7, and Porsche Cayenne. The balance of power on the European axis has been there for a long time and it doesn't look like it's going to change any time soon. A choice of any of these is as good as any other and it usually comes down to personal preference. The newly added 7-seat option in the X5 is a game changer and a clear advantage shared only with the XC90 and Q7.
