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BMW X5 vs Honda Passport

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

Vehicles

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2026 BMW X5

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2026 Honda Passport

Overview

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iHonda PassportRTL
Selected trimsDrive40iRTL
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainrear wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)regular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic10-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typemild hybridgas
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iHonda PassportRTL
MSRP$68,300$44,750 (best)
Lowest listing price$10,895 (best)$22,400
Median listing price$79,254$46,900 (best)
Highest listing price$111,672$56,617 (best)
For sale now200 (best)63

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iHonda PassportRTL
Combined MPG25 MPG (best)21 MPG
City MPG23 MPG (best)19 MPG
Highway MPG27 MPG (best)25 MPG
Fuel tank21.9 gal (best)18.5 gal

Performance

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iHonda PassportRTL
Horsepower375 hp (best)285 hp
Torque398 lb-ft (best)262 lb-ft
Engine size3 L3.5 L (best)
CylindersI6V6

Size & capability

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iHonda PassportRTL
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume72.3 cu ft83.8 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity5,952 lbs (best)5,000 lbs
Payload1,054 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,919 lbs4,478 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8.3 in8.3 in
Wheelbase117.1 in (best)113.6 in
Length194.2 in (best)191.5 in
Width78.9 in79.4 in (best)
Height69.1 in73.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW X5sDrive40iHonda PassportRTL
NHTSA overallNot RatedNot Rated
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)Not Rated
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)Not Rated
Side pole5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
RolloverNot Rated4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)21 (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.

TrimBMW X5Honda Passport
1

sDrive40i

$68,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

RTL

$44,750 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

xDrive40i

$70,600 MSRP

RTL Towing

$45,450 MSRP

3

xDrive50e

$76,000 MSRP

RTL Blackout

$45,950 MSRP

4

M60i

$93,600 MSRP

TrailSport

$48,450 MSRP

5

Competition

$131,000 MSRP

TrailSport Blackout

$49,650 MSRP

6

TrailSport Elite

$52,450 MSRP

7

TrailSport Elite Blackout

$53,650 MSRP

Live inventory

BMW X5 vs Honda Passport FAQ

Which is better: 2026 BMW X5 or 2026 Honda Passport?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 BMW X5 vs 2026 Honda Passport 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 2026 Honda Passport?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Honda Passport starts lower at $44,750. Live BMW X5 listings start at $10,895. Live Honda Passport listings start at $22,400.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 BMW X5 or 2026 Honda Passport?
The 2026 Honda Passport leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (44,750).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 BMW X5 or 2026 Honda Passport?
The 2026 BMW X5 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 BMW X5 or 2026 Honda Passport?
The 2026 BMW X5 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (40).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 BMW X5 or 2026 Honda Passport?
The 2026 BMW X5 leads on horsepower in this comparison (617).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 BMW X5 or 2026 Honda Passport?
The 2026 BMW X5 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,209).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 BMW X5 vs 2026 Honda Passport?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: BMW X5 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall); Honda Passport (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).