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BMW X5 Hybrid
2021 BMW X5 Hybrid
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$65,400
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.8
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Ford Explorer Hybrid
2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid
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$52,280
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
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Lexus RX
2021 Lexus RX
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$45,170
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Overview

Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Plug-in Hybrid
Engine
3.3L Turbo Inline-4 Hybrid
Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
6 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
18.2 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A

Photos

BMW X5 Hybrid
Rear View Driving
Central Console
30
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Ford Explorer Hybrid
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
12
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Lexus RX
2016-2021 Lexus RX Aft View
2016-2021 Lexus RX Dashboard
82
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Plug-in Hybrid
3.3L Turbo Inline-4 Hybrid
3.5L V6 Gas
Horsepower
282 hp @ 5000 rpm
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
295 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
331 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
5,646 lbs
4,345 lbs
4,222 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
5,952 lbs
N/A
3,500 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
20 MPG
24 MPG
23 MPG
City
N/A
21 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
N/A
28 MPG
27 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
N/A
N/A
7.8 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
19.2 gallons
19.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
N/A
403.2 miles
384 miles
Cruising Range Highway
N/A
537.6 miles
518.4 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
193.8 in
N/A
192.5 in
Height
68.7 in
69.9 in
67.7 in
Max Width
78.9 in
78.9 in
74.6 in
Front Width
66.1 in
66.9 in
64.4 in
Rear Width
66.9 in
66.9 in
64 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
119.1 in
109.8 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
7.9 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
6 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
39.8 in
43 in
44.1 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.8 in
40.7 in
39.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
60 in
61.8 in
57.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
59.2 in
56.6 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
37.4 in
39 in
38 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.7 in
40.5 in
39.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
58.1 in
61.9 in
57.6 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
59.1 in
56.1 in
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
32.2 in
N/A
Third Row Headroom
N/A
38.9 in
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
54.6 in
N/A
Third Row Hip Room
N/A
40.9 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
N/A
18.2 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
72.3 ft³
87.8 ft³
32.6 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
33.9 ft³
47.9 ft³
16 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
33.9 ft³
18.2 ft³
16 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
41.3 ft
N/A
45.2 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
19" x 9"
20" x 8.5"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
19" x 9"
20" x 8.5"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire
P265/50HR19
P255/55HR20
P235/65VR18
Rear Tire
P265/50HR19
P255/55HR20
P235/65VR18
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Jet Black
  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Atlas Blue Metallic
  • Blue Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Silver Spruce Metallic
  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Rich Copper Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
  • Atomic Silver
  • Caviar
  • Eminent White Pearl
  • Matador Red Mica
  • Moonbeam Beige Metallic
  • Nebula Gray Pearl
  • Nightfall Mica
  • Nori Green Pearl
  • Obsidian

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Arctic Grey Metallic
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Manhattan Green Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Phytonic Blue Metallic
  • Sparkling Brown Metallic
N/A
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige/Black, SensaTec Upholstery
N/A
  • Birch, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Birch, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Birch, Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim
  • Black, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Black, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Black, Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim
  • Glazed Caramel, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Glazed Caramel, Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim
  • Parchment, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Parchment, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Parchment, Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Coffee, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Coffee, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White/Night Blue, (Ind) Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Tartufo, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
N/A
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Optional
Not Available
Optional
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Optional
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available
Optional
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Not Available
Optional

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Optional
Not Available
Optional
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Not Available
Standard
A/C
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Optional
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Rear A/C
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Side Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
8 Years / 80,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
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