2027 BMW X5 vs 2027 Chevrolet Traverse
The Chevrolet Traverse edges it, 89.5 to 83.6, on price. The BMW X5 is ahead on safety and fuel & range.
2027 BMW X5
The 2027 BMW X5 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid large SUV. The most efficient version, the X5 40 xDrive, is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall …
2027 Chevrolet Traverse
The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Traverse FWD, is EPA-rated a…
2027 Chevrolet Traverse
Slight edgeThe Chevrolet Traverse edges it, 89.5 to 83.6, on price. The BMW X5 is ahead on safety and fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 BMW X5overall 83.6 | 2027 Chevrolet Traverseoverall 89.5 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 56.6 | 100 | |||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 97.9 | 94.9 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 75 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 83.6 | 89.5 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 3 of 7 categories compared
BMW X5: base trim X5 40 xDrive AWD · Chevrolet Traverse: base trim LT. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse wins
- It starts $31,300 lower ($40,800 against $72,100 base MSRP).
- It costs $100 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,050 against $3,150).
Where the 2027 BMW X5 answers
- It lists 1 standard driver-assist features against 0.
- It is rated 26 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
6 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | BMW X5X5 40 xDrive AWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $72,100 | $40,800 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 6 | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 394 hp | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (combined) | 28 mpg | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
7 features · differences first, then sharedSafety1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | BMW X5X5 40 xDrive AWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | std | — |
Exterior1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | BMW X5X5 40 xDrive AWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Activity Vehicle body style | std | — |
Powertrain5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | BMW X5X5 40 xDrive AWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| xDrive all-wheel drive | std | — |
| 0-60 mph: 5.1 s | std | — |
| 28 MPG Combined | std | — |
| 3.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder | std | — |
| 394 hp | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPBMW X5
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Chevrolet Traverse
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| BMW X5X5 40 xDrive AWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $72,100 (base trim) | $40,800 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $72,100 1 trims | $40,800 – $56,100 4 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | X5 40 xDrive | Traverse FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 26 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,150 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) |
| Roadside assistance | — | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 BMW X5 or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
The Chevrolet Traverse edges it, 89.5 to 83.6, on price. The BMW X5 is ahead on safety and fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse scores 89.5 and the 2027 BMW X5 83.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 BMW X5 or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse starts lower — $40,800 against $72,100, a gap of $31,300 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 BMW X5 or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
2027 BMW X5: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Chevrolet Traverse: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 BMW X5 and the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
Where the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse wins: it starts $31,300 lower ($40,800 against $72,100 base MSRP) and costs $100 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,050 against $3,150). Where the 2027 BMW X5 answers: it lists 1 standard driver-assist features against 0 and is rated 26 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.