Ford Explorer 2018 vs BMW X5 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 280 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Ford Explorer engine produces 49 HP more power than BMW X5, but torque is 30 NM less than BMW X5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 6.2 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 4.4 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 660 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1310 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 595 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2313 litres | 1870 litres | |
| 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: | no data | 2`820 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW X5 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 50 600 | |
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