HUMMER H2 SUT vs. BMW X5 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The X5 is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the HUMMER H2 SUT. Regarding MSRP, the HUMMER H2 SUT costs significantly more than the X5.

Utility
The BMW X5 will quite certainly prove friendlier than the HUMMER H2 SUT for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The H2 SUT is likely a better choice than the X5 as far as hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of gear or large dogs. The HUMMER outpulls the BMW X5 by a sizeable margin.

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

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

Performance
As far as horsepower, the HUMMER H2 SUT packs quite a wallop and will knock the BMW X5 down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

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

Drivetrain
The BMW X5's engine is tremendously smaller than the H2 SUT's. Note 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 HUMMER with respect to torque. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the HUMMER is tremendously more powerful than the X5.

Warranty
The HUMMER H2 SUT and the BMW X5 have the same basic warranty.