Which is better: 2026 BMW X5 or 2001 GMC Jimmy?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 BMW X5 vs 2001 GMC Jimmy 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 2001 GMC Jimmy?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2001 GMC Jimmy starts lower at $19,270. Live BMW X5 listings start at $10,895.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 BMW X5 or 2001 GMC Jimmy?

The 2001 GMC Jimmy leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (19,270).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 BMW X5 or 2001 GMC Jimmy?

The 2026 BMW X5 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).

Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 BMW X5 or 2001 GMC Jimmy?

The 2026 BMW X5 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (40).

Which has better horsepower: 2026 BMW X5 or 2001 GMC Jimmy?

The 2026 BMW X5 leads on horsepower in this comparison (617).

Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 BMW X5 or 2001 GMC Jimmy?

The 2026 BMW X5 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,209).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 BMW X5 vs 2001 GMC Jimmy?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: BMW X5 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).

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BMW X5 vs GMC Jimmy

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

Vehicles

2026 BMW X5

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2001 GMC Jimmy

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Overview

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	GMC JimmySLS
Selected trim	sDrive40i	SLS
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	regular unleaded
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Engine type	mild hybrid	gas
Model year	2026	2001

Pricing & market

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	GMC JimmySLS
MSRP	$68,300	$19,270 (best)
Lowest listing price	$10,895 (best)	—
Median listing price	$79,175 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$111,850 (best)	—
For sale now	219 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	GMC JimmySLS
Combined MPG	25 MPG (best)	16 MPG
City MPG	23 MPG (best)	14 MPG
Highway MPG	27 MPG (best)	20 MPG
Fuel tank	21.9 gal (best)	19 gal

Performance

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	GMC JimmySLS
Horsepower	375 hp (best)	190 hp
Torque	398 lb-ft (best)	250 lb-ft
Engine size	3 L	4.3 L (best)
Cylinders	I6	V6

Size & capability

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	GMC JimmySLS
Seating	5 seats (best)	4 seats
Doors	4 (best)	3
Cargo volume	72.3 cu ft (best)	—
Towing capacity	5,952 lbs (best)	5,900 lbs
Payload	1,054 lbs (best)	751 lbs
Curb weight	4,919 lbs	3,699 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	8.3 in (best)	8.1 in
Wheelbase	117.1 in (best)	100.5 in
Length	194.2 in (best)	177.3 in
Width	78.9 in (best)	67.8 in
Height	69.1 in (best)	64.9 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	GMC JimmySLS
NHTSA overall	Not Rated	—
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	3 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side pole	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	Not Rated	2 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)	2 (best)	3

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	GMC Jimmy
1	sDrive40i $68,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)	SLS $19,270 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	xDrive40i $70,600 MSRP	SLS $22,270 MSRP
3	xDrive50e $76,000 MSRP	SLS Convenience $22,170 MSRP
4	M60i $93,600 MSRP	SLS Convenience $25,170 MSRP
5	Competition $131,000 MSRP	SLE $26,770 MSRP
6	—	SLE $28,770 MSRP
7	—	SLT $28,225 MSRP
8	—	SLT $30,225 MSRP
9	—	Diamond Edition $29,925 MSRP
10	—	Diamond Edition $31,925 MSRP
11	—	Diamond Edition Special $33,920 MSRP

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