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 |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Fuel Type | Premium Gasoline | Regular Gasoline |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) | Automatic 10-spd |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Displacement (L) | 3.0 | 2.3 |
| City MPG | 23 | 20 |
| Highway MPG | 27 | 29 |
| Combined MPG | 25 | 24 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $3250 | $2800 |
| CO₂ (g/mile) | 360.0 | 377.0 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Score | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| EPA GHG Score | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Overall Safety | 4/5 ★ | — |
| Frontal Crash | 4/5 | — |
| Side Crash | 5/5 | — |
| Rollover | 4/5 | — |
🚗 2026 BMW X5
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 25 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Premium Gasoline. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.
Full BMW X5 Profile →🚗 2026 Ford Explorer
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 24 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.
Full Ford Explorer Profile →🔗 Related