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BMW X5
2021 BMW X5
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$59,400
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4
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Toyota Highlander
2021 Toyota Highlander
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$35,720
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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Overview

Engine
3.0-liter Turbo Inline-6 Hybrid
Engine
3.5-liter V6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-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
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
N/A

Photos

BMW X5
2019-2021 BMW X5 In Motion
2019-2021 BMW X5 Dashboard
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Toyota Highlander
Rear Angle View
Central Control Panel
67
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.0-liter Turbo Inline-6 Hybrid
3.5-liter V6 Gas
Horsepower
335 hp @ 5500 rpm
295 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque
330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Steering

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

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
19" x 9"
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
19" x 9"
N/A

Suspension

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

Tires

Front Tire
P265/50HR19
N/A
Rear Tire
P265/50HR19
N/A

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

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
194.3 in
N/A
Height
68.7 in
N/A
Max Width
78.9 in
N/A
Front Width
66.1 in
N/A
Rear Width
66.9 in
N/A
Wheelbase
117.1 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
N/A
Front Seat Leg Room
39.8 in
N/A
Front Seat Headroom
40.8 in
N/A
Front Seat Shoulder Room
60 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
37.4 in
N/A
Rear Seat Headroom
38.7 in
N/A
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
58.1 in
N/A

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,828 lbs
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
72.3 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
33.9 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
33.9 ft³
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Jet Black
N/A

Optional Exterior Colors

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

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige/Black, SensaTec Upholstery
N/A

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery (MC)
  • Canberra Beige, Vernasca Leather Upholstery (MC)
  • Coffee, Vernasca Leather Upholstery (MC)
  • Cognac, Vernasca Leather Upholstery (MC)
  • Ivory White, Vernasca Leather Upholstery (MC)
  • 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

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

Interior Trim

Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

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

Safety

Safety Features

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

US NHTSA crash test result

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A

Airbags

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

Warranty

Warranty Summary

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