Compare The BMW X5 vs. The Competition

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See How the BMW X5 Compares to the Competition

The luxury crossover market is quite competitive, especially for midsize crossovers which continue to be in high demand. The BMW X5 has enjoyed a lot of popularity over the years for its spacious and opulently designed interior, which doesn't skimp on passenger comfort and cargo space. The available performances of the X5 give it plenty of capability and a fun driving persona. We want to show you all that the new BMW X5 can do, so we compared it to a few well-known challengers of its class. Let us see how the BMW X5 stacks up against the Audi Q8, Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, and Cadillac XT5 SUVs.

You will find the new BMW X5 available here at BMW of Melbourne, located less than an hour and a half outside of Orlando, FL.

BMW X5 vs Audi Q8

Against the Audi Q8, we see that the BMW X5 has a lot more fuel efficiency to offer for a lower price. While one might not expect a luxury SUV to offer much in the way of commuter-friendliness, the BMW X5 is an exception, traveling an EPA-estimated 21 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. The Audi Q8's standard performance travels an EPA-estimated 18 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway, making it the less-referable choice for commuters in Palm Bay, FL. The BMW X5 even has a higher ground clearance of 8.3 inches, allowing you to safely navigate trails and other adverse terrains. As an added bonus, theX5 starts out almost $10,000 cheaper than the Audi Q8, though both share many of the same features.

BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

The GLE-Class proves a worthy competitor to the BMW X5, sharing many of the same standard features and interior design characteristics for a comparable price. However, the standard engine of the X5 outperforms the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class in many different ways. The standard inline six-cylinder engine of the X5 generates up to 355-horsepower and 331 pound-feet of torque, while the standard performance of the GLE-Class generates 255-horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. The X5's standard I6 engine is also more efficient in cities like Sebastian, FL, traveling an EPA-estimated 21 mpg, versus the 19 city mpg of the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class.

BMW X5 vs Cadillac XT5

The Cadillac XT5 also shares similar standard features to the X5, but once again, our top midsize SUV outperforms its competition in terms of power, fuel economy, and interior volume. Against the XT5, the BMW X5 offers the more powerful engine, generating 335-horsepower and 331 pound-feet of torque, versus the XT5's standard engine which generate 235-horsepower and 258 pound feet of torque. The X5 also holds more fuel and can travel up to 460 miles in the city and up to 569 miles on the highways outside of St Cloud, before requiring a refueling. By contrast, the XT5 can cruise up to 418 city miles and 551 highway miles before needing more gas. The X5 even has almost 34 cubic feet of cargo volume, while the XT5 falls short with 30 cubic feet.

Test Drive the BMW X5 Today

Shoppers can find the new BMW X5 here in Melbourne, FL. As you can see, this midsize crossover gives drivers more powerful engine choices, while retaining a great deal of fuel economy. Drivers who choose the BMW X5 enjoy more of the same features as the competition, but for a much lower price than many of them. If the BMW X5 sounds like the right SUV for you, then visit BMW of Melbourne today to check one out in-person and find out more about your best financing or leasing options. Our dealership is conveniently located on S Harbor City Blvd, less than 35 minutes outside of Cocoa Beach, FL. We hope to see you soon!

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