Best BMW SUVs for 2025
These are the best BMW SUVs ranked by how well each vehicle performs in its own category based on iSeeCars' analysis of its reliability, resale value and safety.
Bmw’s best SUV is the BMW X3, with an iSeeCars Quality Score of 8.6 out of 10. This score is reflected in the BMW X3 suv non-hybrid/electric being ranked #1 for Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, which is the highest overall ranking for any Bmw SUV. Additional BMW X3 suv non-hybrid/electric rankings include #1 for Best Family Luxury 5-seater SUVs and #1 for Best Luxury Small SUVs.
Bmw’s second-best SUV is the BMW X3 (Plug-in Hybrid), with an iSeeCars Quality Score of 7.9 out of 10. This score is reflected in the BMW X3 suv hybrid being ranked #3 for Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), which is the highest overall ranking for any Bmw SUV. Additional BMW X3 suv hybrid rankings include #1 for Best Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs for Tall People, #1 for Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) Under $50k, and #2 for Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) for Tall People.
Bmw’s best SUV is the BMW X3, with an iSeeCars Quality Score of 8.6 out of 10. This score is reflected in the BMW X3 suv non-hybrid/electric being ranked #1 for Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, which is the highest overall ranking for any Bmw SUV. Additional BMW X3 suv non-hybrid/electric rankings include #1 for Best Family Luxury 5-seater SUVs and #1 for Best Luxury Small SUVs.
Bmw’s second-best SUV is the BMW X3 (Plug-in Hybrid), with an iSeeCars Quality Score of 7.9 out of 10. This score is reflected in the BMW X3 suv hybrid being ranked #3 for Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV), which is the highest overall ranking for any Bmw SUV. Additional BMW X3 suv hybrid rankings include #1 for Best Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs for Tall People, #1 for Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) Under $50k, and #2 for Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) for Tall People.
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Category Ranking
#1
of 61
- Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.4
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.5
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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Category Ranking
#3
of 18
- Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.5
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.2
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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Category Ranking
#3
of 13
- Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
8.9
/ 10
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Category Ranking
#5
of 7
- Best Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.4
/ 10
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Value Retention
6.8
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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Category Ranking
#7
of 20
- Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.4
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.1
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Category Ranking
#7
of 13
- Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
5.8
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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Category Ranking
#9
of 29
- Best Luxury Small SUVs
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.3
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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Category Ranking
#12
of 20
- Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.1
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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Category Ranking
#13
of 20
- Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.4
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.2
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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Category Ranking
#14
of 20
- Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
7.3
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.1
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
How We Rank These Cars
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on the latest research by our data science team and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
We analyze data from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with the NHTSA's Safety Ratings to give you an unbiased guide to the best vehicles in each segment.
After being evaluated, vehicles with the highest average scores earn a spot in the iSeeCars Best Car Rankings. (No final score is given to vehicles missing a score in any of the categories, but scores for other categories are still shown.)
Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Reliability
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention
The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.
Safety
The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).