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): | 11.2 | 6.2 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 5 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 750 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 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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