2025 BMW X5 vs. 2025 Ford Expedition Review

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2025 BMW
X5

MSRP*: $66,300 to $90,850
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2025 Ford
Expedition

MSRP*: $57,025 to $83,655
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MPG - City 17 - 23 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 22 - 27 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 72.3 ft3 108.5 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)
  • 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 400 - 440 hp
Towing Capacity 6,603 lbs 6,100 - 9,600 lbs
Exterior Length 194.3 in 209.9 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 80.0 in
Leg Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 43.9 in
Rear 41.1 in
Head Room Front 40.7 - 40.8 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 41.8 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.

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). The BMW X5 is somewhat more expensive 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.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Ford Expedition is clearly the choice over the BMW X5 for pulling heavy loads. 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
The BMW X5 has less seating than the Ford Expedition, making the Ford Expedition the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW X5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Ford Expedition.