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BMW X5 vs Ford Ranger comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 292 HP), boot space and price (77,100 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Ford Ranger?

BMW X5 vs Ford Ranger: Key differences

BMW X5

  • considerably more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

Ford Ranger

  • significantly cheaper

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

X5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Ranger is significantly cheaper – starting at 45,600 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,474 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X5 uses 3 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Ford Ranger with 3.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW X5 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 105 km, about 63 km more than the Ford Ranger.

Ranger

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 292 HP. That’s roughly 333 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 7.9 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW X5 is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Ford Ranger tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X5 delivers only slightly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 697 Nm. That’s about 53 Nm more.

X5

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X5 is marginally lighter – 2,240 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries clearly more – 989 kg compared to 705 kg. That’s a difference of about 284 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X5 is far ahead 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 £77,100
X5

BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 105 km
BMW X5
Ford Ranger

Costs and Consumption

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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 Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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BMW X5
Ford Ranger

Costs and Consumption

Price
77,100 - 143,500 £
Price
45,600 - 71,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 13.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
42 km
Battery Capacity
25.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.8 kWh
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
70 - 315 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,935 mm
Length
5,370 - 5,381 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Width
1,918 - 1,968 mm
Height
1,755 - 1,765 mm
Height
1,884 - 1,922 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,720 - 1,870 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
676 - 989 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
210 - 292 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
491 - 697 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
154 - 215 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ford
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