Ford Explorer 2018 vs BMW X5 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Explorer) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW X5) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 400 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 760 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Explorer engine produces 151 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 414 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 | 7.2 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 5.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Explorer could require 780 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 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 | 645 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Explorer has 50 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. This could mean that the Ford Explorer uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 3`010 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW X5 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 400 | 54 800 | |
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