2009 BMW X5

2009 BMW X5 Price Range: $47,500 - $56,200

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the average SUV and the BMW X5 likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The BMW X5's engine is considerably smaller than the typical SUV's. Bear in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The BMW X5 could learn a lesson or two from the typical SUV with respect to torque.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the BMW X5 over the average SUV. There's no clear winner between the typical SUV and the BMW X5 in terms of hauling capacity. Towing is substantially more the BMW X5's forte than it is the typical SUV's.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the typical SUV for a fill-up more often than the X5 because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the typical SUV offers a bit more head room than the BMW X5, there really isn't much of a difference. The average SUV is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the X5.

Dimensions
The average SUV's tank is almost the same size as the BMW X5's, though the BMW X5's is a bit bigger. The average SUV and the X5 compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the typical SUV to the dealership as the BMW X5. In terms of fuel economy, the BMW X5 is somewhat better than the typical SUV, but not by much. The X5 will save you money at the pump compared to the typical SUV. With respect to MSRP, the BMW X5 costs substantially more than the typical SUV.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the typical SUV isn't quite as generous as the BMW X5's.