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Compare 2023 BMW X5 vs Rivian R1S SUV

2023 BMW X5
2023 BMW X5
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$61,600
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.5
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Rivian R1S SUV
2023 Rivian R1S SUV
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$78,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.0
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Overview

Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Engine
Electric
Motors: Rivian Quad-Motor Drive (+$8,000)
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Range
N/A
Range
260 miles
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
7 seater

Photos

2023 BMW X5
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Electric
Motors: Rivian Quad-Motor Drive (+$8,000)
Horsepower
335 hp @ 5500 rpm
600 hp
Torque
330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
600 lb-ft
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,828 lbs
N/A
Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
7,700 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
23 MPG
N/A
City
21 MPG
N/A
Highway
26 MPG
N/A

Emissions

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gallons
N/A
Cruising Range City
459.9 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
569.4 miles
N/A

Battery Range & Charge Times

Range
N/A
260 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
194.3 in
200.8 in
Height
68.7 in
77.3 in
Max Width
78.9 in
81.8 in
Front Width
66.1 in
N/A
Rear Width
66.9 in
N/A
Wheelbase
117.1 in
121.1 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
8.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
7 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
39.8 in
41.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.8 in
41.1 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
60 in
60.6 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
54.9 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
37.4 in
36.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.7 in
39.7 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
58.1 in
58.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
54.2 in
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
32.8 in
Third Row Headroom
N/A
38.6 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
51.1 in
Third Row Hip Room
N/A
42.8 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
72.3 ft³
104.7 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
33.9 ft³
46.7 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
33.9 ft³
17.7 ft³

Cargo Box Dimensions

Box Width (Wheelhousings)
N/A
51.1 in
Box Height (Area)
N/A
33.7 in

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

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

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
19" x 9"
21" x 8.5"
Rear Wheel Size
19" x 9"
21" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
N/A
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
N/A

Tires

Front Tire
P265/50HR19
LT275/55HR21
Rear Tire
P265/50HR19
LT275/55HR21

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Jet Black
LA Silver

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Manhattan Green Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Phytonic Blue Metallic
  • Sparkling Brown Metallic
  • Forest Green
  • Glacier White
  • Limestone
  • Compass Yellow
  • El Cap Granite
  • Midnight
  • Red Canyon
  • Rivian Blue

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Sensafin Upholstery
  • Coffee, Sensafin Upholstery
  • Cognac, Sensafin Upholstery
  • Silverstone, Sensafin Upholstery
  • Black Mountain, Perf Vegan Leather Seat Trim w/Patterned Stitching

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Coffee, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Tartufo, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Forest Edge, Perforated Vegan Leather Seat Trim
  • Ocean Coast, Perforated Vegan Leather Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

Interior Trim

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

Comfort

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

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
8 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
8 Years / 175,000 Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
8 Years / 80,000 Miles
N/A
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
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