Ford Explorer 2018 vs BMW X5 2018
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ford Explorer is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X5 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Ford Explorer also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.3 - 3.5 (petrol) | 2.0 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 - 365 HP | 231 - 462 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 - 475 NM | 450 - 760 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 4.7 - 7.5 seconds | |
| In general, BMW X5 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Ford Explorer. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 - 13.0 | 2.0 - 11.6 | |
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Ford Explorer petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW X5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | 214 mm (8.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.79 m | 1.75 m | |
| Ford Explorer is 10 cm longer than the BMW X5, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Explorer is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2313 litres | 1870 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Ford Explorer uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 443 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 3`178 kg | ~ 2`957 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`083 kg | ~ 2`245 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 1`095 kg | ~ 712 kg | |
| Ford Explorer load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 35 procentiem more than BMW X5. Therefore, Ford Explorer is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| BMW X5 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 50 600 | |
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