BMW X5 vs Ford Excursion

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 BMW X5

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2005 Ford Excursion

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Overview

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Ford ExcursionXLS
Selected trim	sDrive40i	XLS
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	regular unleaded
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Engine type	mild hybrid	gas
Model year	2026	2005

Pricing & market

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Ford ExcursionXLS
MSRP	$67,600	$38,035 (best)
Lowest listing price	$41,144 (best)	—
Median listing price	$76,847 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$104,622 (best)	—
For sale now	12 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Ford ExcursionXLS
Fuel tank	21.9 gal	44 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Ford ExcursionXLS
Horsepower	375 hp (best)	255 hp
Torque	398 lb-ft (best)	350 lb-ft
Engine size	3 L	5.4 L (best)
Cylinders	I6	V8

Size & capability

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Ford ExcursionXLS
Seating	5 seats	9 seats (best)
Doors	4	5 (best)
Cargo volume	72.3 cu ft	146.4 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	5,952 lbs	7,600 lbs (best)
Payload	1,054 lbs	1,920 lbs (best)
Curb weight	4,919 lbs (best)	6,680 lbs
Ground clearance	8.3 in (best)	7.4 in
Wheelbase	117.1 in	137.1 in (best)
Length	194.2 in	226.4 in (best)
Width	78.9 in	79.9 in (best)
Height	69.1 in	77.4 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Ford ExcursionXLS
NHTSA overall	Not Rated	—
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side pole	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	Not Rated	—
Open recalls (YMM scope)	2	None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	BMW X5	Ford Excursion
1	sDrive40i $67,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)	XLS $38,035 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	xDrive40i $69,900 MSRP	XLS $38,625 MSRP
3	xDrive50e $75,200 MSRP	XLS $43,565 MSRP
4	M60i $92,600 MSRP	XLS $41,330 MSRP
5	Competition $129,700 MSRP	XLS $41,330 MSRP
6	—	XLS $46,570 MSRP
7	—	XLT $39,035 MSRP
8	—	XLT $39,625 MSRP
9	—	XLT $44,565 MSRP
10	—	XLT $42,330 MSRP
11	—	XLT $42,330 MSRP
12	—	XLT $47,265 MSRP
13	—	Eddie Bauer $42,155 MSRP
14	—	Eddie Bauer $42,750 MSRP
15	—	Eddie Bauer $47,690 MSRP
16	—	Eddie Bauer $45,295 MSRP
17	—	Eddie Bauer $50,230 MSRP
18	—	Limited $43,500 MSRP
19	—	Limited $44,095 MSRP
20	—	Limited $49,030 MSRP
21	—	Limited $46,640 MSRP
22	—	Limited $51,570 MSRP