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2026 BMW X5 vs 2026 Ford Explorer

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 25 MPG vs 24 MPG combined — BMW X5 is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $3250 vs $2800 — Ford Explorer saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Premium Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2026 BMW X5 2026 Ford Explorer
Year20262026
ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel TypePremium GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveRear-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)Automatic 10-spd
Cylinders64
Displacement (L)3.02.3
City MPG2320
Highway MPG2729
Combined MPG2524
Annual Fuel Cost$3250$2800
CO₂ (g/mile)360.0377.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score5/105/10
EPA GHG Score5/105/10
Overall Safety4/5 ★
Frontal Crash4/5
Side Crash5/5
Rollover4/5
🚗 2026 BMW X5

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 25 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Premium Gasoline. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Ford Explorer

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 24 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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