Ford Explorer 2018 vs BMW X5 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 290 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
| Ford Explorer engine produces 50 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 104 NM less than BMW X5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 8.8 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 2.9 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 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW X5 2018 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW X5 2018 3.0 engine | |||
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 | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 595 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2313 litres | 1860 litres | |
| In 7-seat version BMW X5 has more luggage space (by 50 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 453 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 3`130 kg | 2`800 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`022 kg | 2`135 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 1`108 kg | 665 kg | |
| Ford Explorer load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 40 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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