BMW X5 vs Ford Excursion
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2005 Ford Excursion
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 | $68,300 | $38,035 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $10,895 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $79,100 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $111,850 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 221 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW X5sDrive40i | Ford ExcursionXLS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 23 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG (best) | — |
| 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 | 2 |
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 $68,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | XLS $38,035 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | xDrive40i $70,600 MSRP | XLS $38,625 MSRP |
| 3 | xDrive50e $76,000 MSRP | XLS $43,565 MSRP |
| 4 | M60i $93,600 MSRP | XLS $41,330 MSRP |
| 5 | Competition $131,000 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 |
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BMW X5 vs Ford Excursion FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 BMW X5 or 2005 Ford Excursion?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 BMW X5 vs 2005 Ford Excursion on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 BMW X5 or 2005 Ford Excursion?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2005 Ford Excursion starts lower at $38,035. Live BMW X5 listings start at $10,895.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 BMW X5 or 2005 Ford Excursion?
- The 2005 Ford Excursion leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (38,035).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 BMW X5 or 2005 Ford Excursion?
- The 2026 BMW X5 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 BMW X5 or 2005 Ford Excursion?
- The 2026 BMW X5 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (40).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 BMW X5 or 2005 Ford Excursion?
- The 2026 BMW X5 leads on horsepower in this comparison (617).
- Which has better seats: 2026 BMW X5 or 2005 Ford Excursion?
- The 2005 Ford Excursion leads on seats in this comparison (9).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 BMW X5 or 2005 Ford Excursion?
- The 2005 Ford Excursion leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (11,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 BMW X5 vs 2005 Ford Excursion?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: BMW X5 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).