BMW X5 2023 vs Ford Explorer 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW X5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Explorer) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 400 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 563 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW X5 engine produces 60 HP less power than Ford Explorer, but torque is 137 NM more than Ford Explorer. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 76 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| BMW X5 is 11 cm shorter than the Ford Explorer, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 462 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1870 litres | 2415 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Ford Explorer may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 545 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`985 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 59 200 | no data | |
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