2025 BMW X5 vs. 2024 Ford Expedition Review

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2025 BMW
X5

MSRP*: $65,700 to $90,000
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2024 Ford
Expedition

MSRP*: $54,660 to $83,800
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MPG - City 17 - 23 MPG 16 - 17 MPG
MPG - Hwy 22 - 27 MPG 19 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 72.3 ft3 104.6 ft3
Engine
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 523-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 380-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 440-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 375 - 523 hp 380 - 440 hp
Towing Capacity 6,603 lbs 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 194.3 in 210.0 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 43.9 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 40.7 - 40.8 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 40.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Expedition than in the BMW X5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Ford Expedition will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the BMW X5.

Convenience
The BMW X5 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Ford Expedition, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the BMW X5 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Ford Expedition.

Dimensions
The BMW X5 is a little narrower than the Ford Expedition, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. If you go with the BMW X5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Ford Expedition.

Handling
The BMW X5 has the same turning radius as the Ford Expedition, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the BMW X5, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Ford Expedition. The BMW X5 has a little less horsepower than the Ford Expedition.

Powertrain
The BMW X5 has much lower torque than the Ford Expedition, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the BMW X5 seats a lot fewer people than the Ford Expedition. The BMW X5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Ford Expedition.