BMW X5 vs. HUMMER H2 SUV Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The X5 is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the HUMMER H2 SUV. When it comes to MSRP, the HUMMER costs considerably more than the X5.

Utility
The BMW X5 and the H2 SUV can accommodate the same number of passengers. The H2 SUV is a better choice than the BMW X5 in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of cargo or big animals. Towing is substantially more the H2 SUV's forte than it is the BMW X5's.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the H2 SUV's front cabin compared to the BMW X5. The HUMMER H2 SUV provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the BMW X5 does.

Dimensions
The HUMMER H2 SUV is tremendously heavier than the BMW X5. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the HUMMER H2 SUV than the BMW X5 because of its larger tank. The HUMMER and the BMW X5 compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the HUMMER packs quite a punch and will knock the BMW X5 down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the BMW X5 and the HUMMER quite certainly handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The BMW's engine is tremendously smaller than the HUMMER H2 SUV's. Note that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The BMW X5 could learn a lesson or two from the HUMMER regarding torque. The HUMMER H2 SUV packs quite a punch compared to the BMW X5 in terms of torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Warranty
The HUMMER and the BMW X5 have the same basic after-sale protection.