BMW X5 vs. Ford Expedition EL Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the BMW X5 to the dealership as the Ford Expedition EL. As far as fuel economy, the BMW bests the Ford Expedition EL. Producing an exact fuel economy evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the BMW is the winner as far as gas mileage. With respect to MSRP, the Ford Expedition EL costs substantially less than the BMW X5. The X5 will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Ford.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Ford Expedition EL over the BMW. The Expedition EL is likely a better choice than the BMW X5 in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of gear or large dogs. The Ford outpulls the BMW X5 by a big margin.

Convenience
The BMW X5's fuel tank will need to be replenished a tad more often than the unit in the Ford.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Ford Expedition EL offers a bit more head room than the X5, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Ford Expedition EL provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the BMW X5 does.

Dimensions
The Expedition EL is substantially heavier than the X5. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford than the X5 because of its bigger tank. The BMW X5 fits in smaller parking spaces than the Expedition EL. The Ford Expedition EL's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the BMW X5 may give a sprier feel in daily traffic.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the BMW X5 and the Ford Expedition EL most certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Ford Expedition EL has a larger engine than the BMW X5. Bear in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Ford Expedition EL packs quite a wallop compared to the X5 when it comes to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque equals pickup, and the Ford will have picked up and gone by the time the BMW X5 finally gets moving.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Ford Expedition EL isn't quite as generous as the BMW X5's.