Head-to-head
2027 BMW X5 vs 2027 Kia Telluride
The Kia Telluride edges it, 87.4 to 84.9, on fuel & range. The BMW X5 is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.9 and it flips.
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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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The 2027 Kia Telluride is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Telluride FE Hybrid, i…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Kia Telluride
Slight edgeThe Kia Telluride edges it, 87.4 to 84.9, on fuel & range. The BMW X5 is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.9 and it flips.
Fuel & range2027 Kia Telluride leads by 35.2
Safety2027 BMW X5 leads by 22
| Category · weight | 2027 BMW X5overall 84.9 | 2027 Kia Tellurideoverall 87.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 64.8 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 78 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 84.9 | 87.4 |
BMW X5: model-level data · Kia Telluride: base trim LX FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.9 and the answer flips.
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
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | BMW X5 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 2.5L Turbo Hybrid, 4-cyl, GDI, DOHC 16-Valve, P1+P2 motors |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 274 hp |
| Torque | — | 311 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| EPA City MPG | — | 20 mpg |
| EPA Combined MPG | — | 22 mpg |
| EPA Highway MPG | — | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.51:1 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 7.4 in |
| Overall height | — | 69.5 in |
| Overall length | — | 199 in |
| Overall width | — | 78.3 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 89.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 48.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | — | 22.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 181 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 41.2 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 40.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 37.4 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 43 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 32.1 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,420 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,381 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 6,063 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | McPherson Strut, Stabilizer and High-Performance Dampers |
| Rear suspension type | — | Multi-link and High-Performance Dampers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Rack-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 19.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 18 in |
| Wheel material | — | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | P235/65 R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 19 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Kia Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 36 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 61.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 61.2 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 55.3 in |
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
112 features · differences first, then sharedSafety37 differ · 37 listed
| Feature | BMW X5 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit | — | std |
| Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (FCA) | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with STOP & GO (S&G) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Turning (FCA-JT) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA2) | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Dual front advanced airbags | — | std |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | — | std |
| Front center airbag (Between driver and front passenger) | — | std |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA 1.5) | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | — | std |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve - NSCC-C | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert with Radar Sensors (2nd and 3rd Rows) | — | std |
| Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Parking Guidance-Dynamic | — | std |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (x4) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning - Forward (PDW-F) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) | — | std |
| Rear side (2nd row) airbags | — | std |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | — | std |
| Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) | — | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | — | std |
| Driver's knee airbag | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | — | std |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | — | std |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| Rollover sensor | — | std |
| Side impact sensor | — | std |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-line | — | std |
Infotainment8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | BMW X5 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch audio display unit with navigation and ccNC, Wireless Apple CarPlay TM, Android Auto TM, Sirus XM and Bluetooth | — | std |
| Dual Wireless phone charger | — | std |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | — | std |
| 8 speaker sound system | — | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted Bluetooth Hands-free with Voice activation controls | — | std |
| USB-C Ports: 7 Total — 1 Data and Charging (Front Row) and 6 Charging (2 in each row) | — | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls | — | std |
| Telematics Mobile Unit - Embedded Modem (TMU) | — | std |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | BMW X5 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarm | — | std |
| Remote Engine Start button on Key Fob | — | std |
| Manual liftgate | — | std |
| 12V Power outlets (x3) | — | std |
| Driver and Passenger's central door lock | — | std |
| Power windows with auto up/down and safety | — | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | BMW X5 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-zone (Driver, Front Passenger and Rear) automatic temperature control | — | std |
| Rear ducts - Ceiling Mounted with Diffuse Vents (2nd and 3rd row) | — | std |
| Auto Window Defogger | — | std |
Seating6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | BMW X5 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Row Bench Seats: 60:40 Split with 1-Touch, Tilt + Slide (Pass. Side), Fold + Slide (Driver Side) | — | std |
| Cloth Upper Seat Back + SynTex Lower seating trim | — | std |
| 6-way Manual Driver Seat | — | std |
| 2nd-row remote folding buttons (in cargo area) | — | std |
| 6-way Manual Passenger Seat | — | std |
| 2nd-row Bench Seats with center armrest with cup holders | — | std |
Interior25 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | BMW X5 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2-inch color TFT-LCD full segment meter driver cluster | — | std |
| SynTex with genuine stitching steering wheel | — | std |
| Day/night interior rear-view mirror | — | std |
| Floor console with center armrest, cup holders, side handles and storage box | — | std |
| LED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors | — | std |
| Manual tilt and telescopic steering column | — | std |
| SynTex leather wrapped door armrest | — | std |
| Carpet Floor Mats | — | opt |
| Cloth A/B pillar trim | — | std |
| Cloth headliner trim | — | std |
| Dual sunvisors, sliding with vanity mirrors | — | std |
| Front seatback pockets | — | std |
| Hydrographics interior trim | — | std |
| LED 2nd row lamp | — | std |
| LED 3rd row lamp | — | std |
| LED cargo lamp | — | std |
| LED overhead console lamp | — | std |
| Overhead console with sunglass holder | — | std |
| Trip computer | — | std |
| Carpet flooring | — | std |
| Cloth sunvisor | — | std |
| Front and rear side door pockets | — | std |
| Rheostat | — | std |
| Standard door and cargo scuff plates | — | std |
| Standard Pedals | — | std |
Exterior22 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | BMW X5 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 18-inch alloy wheels A-Type | — | std |
| LED Projector-style headlights with high and low beams | — | std |
| Body-color, heated and powered outside mirrors with turn signals | — | std |
| Acoustic Front Windshield | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | — | std |
| LED rear combination lamps | — | std |
| Outside door handles: Flush, Auto-Pop Out Type, Body Colored | — | std |
| Auto light control (ALC) | — | std |
| Gloss black radiator grille with Matte Black inserts and Dark Metal Bumper Garnish | — | std |
| Lower Grille/Front Bumper: Body-color with gloss black and dark metal | — | std |
| Privacy Rear Windows, 3rd row/Cargo Side Glass and Liftgate Glass | — | std |
| Rear windshield defroster | — | std |
| Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield | — | std |
| Body-color rear spoiler | — | std |
| Dark metal Side Sill and D-Pillar Accent | — | std |
| Gloss black Upper DLO & Beltline | — | std |
| Hidden single muffler | — | std |
| LED High Mounted Stop Lamp, integrated into rear spoiler | — | std |
| Matte Black outer wheel arches and Gloss-Black inner arches | — | std |
| Mud guards | — | opt |
| Temporary spare wheel tire | — | std |
| Low washer fluid warning system | — | std |
Powertrain2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | BMW X5 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | — | std |
| Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco / Normal / Sport / My Drive | — | std |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | BMW X5 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Towing Hitch | — | opt |
| Tow Mode: Optimizes Towing Performance | — | std |
| Luggage Tray Cover, Foldable | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPBMW X5
Safety Signal100 A
NHTSA overall—
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls0
Owner complaints—
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Kia Telluride
Safety Signal78 C
NHTSA overall—
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls3
Owner complaints27 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutSeat Belts (7), Electrical System (6), Seats (5)
Top recalls
- highSeat Belts26V356000 · 6,264 vehicles
- highSeat Belts26V135000 · 14,870 vehicles
- moderateSeats26V173000 · 568 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| BMW X5 | Kia TellurideLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $39,190 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | $39,190 – $56,790 12 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | X5 40 xDrive | Telluride FE Hybrid |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 26 | 35 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,000 | $1,800 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 10 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 BMW X5 or the 2027 Kia Telluride?
The Kia Telluride edges it, 87.4 to 84.9, on fuel & range. The BMW X5 is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.9 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Telluride scores 87.4 and the 2027 BMW X5 84.9. 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 Kia Telluride?
2027 BMW X5: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Kia Telluride: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 3 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 differences between the 2027 BMW X5 and the 2027 Kia Telluride?
This page puts 53 specifications and 112 equipment items side by side, with the better value marked on every row where the direction is unambiguous and the differences listed before the things both cars share.