BMW X5 vs Suzuki Vitara

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

Vehicles

2026 BMW X5

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2004 Suzuki Vitara

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Overview

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Suzuki VitaraLX
Selected trim	sDrive40i	LX
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	2004

Pricing & market

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Suzuki VitaraLX
MSRP	$67,600	$16,999 (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	Suzuki VitaraLX
Combined MPG	—	18 MPG (best)
City MPG	—	17 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	—	21 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	21.9 gal (best)	16.9 gal

Performance

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Suzuki VitaraLX
Horsepower	375 hp (best)	165 hp
Torque	398 lb-ft (best)	162 lb-ft
Engine size	3 L (best)	2.5 L
Cylinders	I6	V6

Size & capability

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Suzuki VitaraLX
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	5 (best)
Cargo volume	72.3 cu ft (best)	50.2 cu ft
Towing capacity	5,952 lbs (best)	1,500 lbs
Payload	1,054 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	4,919 lbs	2,899 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	8.3 in (best)	7 in
Wheelbase	117.1 in (best)	97.6 in
Length	194.2 in (best)	163 in
Width	78.9 in (best)	67.3 in
Height	69.1 in (best)	65 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	BMW X5sDrive40i	Suzuki VitaraLX
NHTSA overall	Not Rated	—
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 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	—
Open recalls (YMM scope)	2	1 (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	Suzuki Vitara
1	sDrive40i $67,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)	LX $16,999 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	xDrive40i $69,900 MSRP	LX $17,999 MSRP
3	xDrive50e $75,200 MSRP	LX $18,199 MSRP
4	M60i $92,600 MSRP	LX $19,199 MSRP
5	Competition $129,700 MSRP	—