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2027 BMW X5 vs 2027 Ford Expedition

The BMW X5 wins clearly, 100 to 90.2, on fuel & range, safety.

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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 …

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2027 Ford Expedition

The 2027 Ford Expedition is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Expedition 2WD, is EPA-rated at…

Verdict · default weights

2027 BMW X5

Clear win

The BMW X5 wins clearly, 100 to 90.2, on fuel & range, safety.

Fuel & range2027 BMW X5 leads by 18.9
Safety2027 BMW X5 leads by 3
Category · weight2027 BMW X5overall 1002027 Ford Expeditionoverall 90.2
Pricew 4no datano data
Fuel & rangew 310081.1
Safetyw 410097
Space & cargow 2no datano data
Performancew 2no datano data
Tech & comfortw 3no datano data
Warrantyw 2no datano data
Overall10090.2

BMW X5: model-level data · Ford Expedition: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.

Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
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Specifications side by side

Trim-level specs appear here once the manufacturer's press kit is on file for both vehicles. EPA and NHTSA data are compared above.
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Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

BMW X5

Safety Signal100 A
NHTSA overall
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls0
Owner complaints

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

Ford Expedition

Safety Signal97 A
NHTSA overall
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls1
Owner complaints

Top recalls

  • minorExterior Lighting26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
BMW X5Ford Expedition
Price
Price range across trims
PowertrainsHEVGAS
EPA configuration comparedX5 40 xDriveExpedition 2WD
Combined mpg / MPGe2618
EPA annual fuel cost$3,000$3,450
EV range
Basic warranty
Powertrain warranty
Roadside assistance

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2027 BMW X5 or the 2027 Ford Expedition?

The BMW X5 wins clearly, 100 to 90.2, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 BMW X5 scores 100 and the 2027 Ford Expedition 90.2. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.

Which has the better safety record, the 2027 BMW X5 or the 2027 Ford Expedition?

2027 BMW X5: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Ford Expedition: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.