BMW X5 vs Rivian R1S
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Rivian R1S
Overview
| Spec | BMW X5sDrive40i | Rivian R1SDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | sDrive40i | Dual Standard |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | electric |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed direct drive |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | electric |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW X5sDrive40i | Rivian R1SDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $68,300 (best) | $76,990 |
| Lowest listing price | $10,895 (best) | $61,999 |
| Median listing price | $79,175 | $65,342 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $111,850 | $86,199 (best) |
| For sale now | 219 (best) | 5 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW X5sDrive40i | Rivian R1SDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 23 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG (best) | — |
| Combined MPGe | — | 79 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | — | 258 mi (best) |
| Battery capacity | — | 106 kWh (best) |
| 240V charge time | — | 9.5 hr (best) |
| Fuel tank | 21.9 gal (best) | — |
Performance
| Spec | BMW X5sDrive40i | Rivian R1SDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 533 hp (best) |
| Torque | 398 lb-ft | 610 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L (best) | — |
| Cylinders | I6 | — |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW X5sDrive40i | Rivian R1SDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 7 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 72.3 cu ft | 105.8 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 5,952 lbs | 7,700 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,054 lbs | 2,017 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,919 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 121.1 in (best) |
| Length | 194.2 in | 200.8 in (best) |
| Width | 78.9 in | 82 in (best) |
| Height | 69.1 in | 76.8 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW X5sDrive40i | Rivian R1SDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | sDrive40i $68,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Dual Standard $76,990 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | xDrive40i $70,600 MSRP | Dual $83,990 MSRP |
| 3 | xDrive50e $76,000 MSRP | Dual $90,990 MSRP |
| 4 | M60i $93,600 MSRP | Tri $106,990 MSRP |
| 5 | Competition $131,000 MSRP | Quad $121,990 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Quad Launch Edition $125,990 MSRP |
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BMW X5 vs Rivian R1S FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 BMW X5 or 2026 Rivian R1S?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 BMW X5 vs 2026 Rivian R1S 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 Rivian R1S?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 BMW X5 starts lower at $68,300. Live BMW X5 listings start at $10,895. Live Rivian R1S listings start at $61,999.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 BMW X5 or 2026 Rivian R1S?
- The 2026 BMW X5 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (68,300).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 BMW X5 or 2026 Rivian R1S?
- The 2026 BMW X5 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 BMW X5 or 2026 Rivian R1S?
- The 2026 Rivian R1S leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (410).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 BMW X5 or 2026 Rivian R1S?
- The 2026 Rivian R1S leads on horsepower in this comparison (1,025).
- Which has better seats: 2026 BMW X5 or 2026 Rivian R1S?
- The 2026 Rivian R1S leads on seats in this comparison (7).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 BMW X5 or 2026 Rivian R1S?
- The 2026 Rivian R1S leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,700).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 BMW X5 vs 2026 Rivian R1S?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: BMW X5 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).