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BMW X5 vs Ford Explorer EV comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (77,100 £ vs 34,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Ford Explorer EV?

BMW X5 vs Ford Explorer EV: Key differences

BMW X5

3.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Ford Explorer EV

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • moderately lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

X5

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Explorer EV is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,857 £.

As for electric range, the Ford Explorer EV offers clearly more range – reaching up to 602 km, about 497 km more than the BMW X5.

Explorer EV

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X5 offers considerably more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Ford Explorer EV takes 5.3 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X5 delivers very slightly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 71 Nm more.

X5

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Explorer EV is moderately lighter – 1,996 kg compared to 2,240 kg. The difference is around 244 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X5 offers visibly more boot space – 650 L compared to 472 L. That’s a difference of about 178 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X5 carries slightly more – 705 kg compared to 585 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Explorer EV is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £34,200
Explorer EV

Ford Explorer EV

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.6 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 417 - 602 km
BMW X5
Ford Explorer EV

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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Ford Explorer EV

The Ford Explorer EV translates the familiar big‑American SUV presence into whisper‑quiet electric motoring, offering roomy seating and a tech‑forward cabin that will please families and road‑trippers alike. It drives with more composure than its boxy looks suggest, blending a comfortable ride and eager acceleration while undercutting the guilt of gas stops — a practical, modern alternative for buyers who want Explorer space with electric charm.

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BMW X5
Ford Explorer EV

Costs and Consumption

Price
77,100 - 143,500 £
Price
34,200 - 49,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
417 - 602 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Curb weight
1,996 - 2,209 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
472 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Width
1,872 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
531 - 585 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
190 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ford
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