2017 BMW X5 vs. 2018 BMW X5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 BMW X5 and 2018 BMW X5 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2017 BMW X5 and the 2018 BMW X5.
When comparing the 2017 BMW X5's and the 2018 BMW X5's specifications and ratings, the 2017 BMW X5 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2017 BMW X5 and 2018 BMW X5 have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2017 BMW X5's and the 2018 BMW X5's specifications and ratings, the 2017 BMW X5 is a better car than the 2018 BMW X5.
Pricing: A used 2017 BMW X5 ranges from $16,997 to $29,994 while a used 2018 BMW X5 is priced between $20,137 to $35,497.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2017 BMW X5 and the 2018 BMW X5 both lose 55 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X5 is 7.8 out of 10. BMW X5 is ranked 7 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows, the BMW X5 is ranked 14 and the BMW X5 is ranked 14 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The BMW X5 is also ranked 18 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs while the BMW X5 is ranked 18 out of 68 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the BMW X5 is 8.4 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2017 BMW X5 and the 2018 BMW X5 makes 300 horsepower. Both the X5 and the X5 are rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 560 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The BMW X5 has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$56,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$59,497
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$38,260 - $104,100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$57,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$59,001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$39,035 - $105,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,453
Price Range:
$16,997 - $29,994
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$28,059
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$18,065 - $42,229
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
248
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
87,375
# Good or Great Deals:
108
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,689
Price Range:
$20,137 - $35,497
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$32,210
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$20,650 - $46,727
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
233
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
78,313
# Good or Great Deals:
113
BMW X5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
BMW X5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 BMW X5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 6.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
13.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 BMW X5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.9 - 7.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
13.6%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 10.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 13.6
BMW X5 Rankings
Ranking
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46 out of / 59Ranking
54 out of / 68BMW X5 Rankings
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9 out of / 68Ranking
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10 out of / 29Ranking
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11 out of / 20Ranking
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18 out of / 68Ranking
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28 out of / 68Ranking
33 out of / 68Ranking
46 out of / 59Ranking
54 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2017 BMW X5 Trim Levels
sDrive35i, xDrive35d, xDrive35i, xDrive50i
2018 BMW X5 Trim Levels
sDrive35i, xDrive35d, xDrive35i, xDrive50i
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
300 foot-lbs @ 1200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
300 foot-lbs @ 1200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
403 / 560 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
403 / 560 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
35.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
76.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
141.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
35.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
76.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
141.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4625 lbs
Width:
86 inches
Height:
69.4 inches
Length:
193.2 inches
Wheelbase:
115.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4625 lbs
Width:
86 inches
Height:
69.4 inches
Length:
193.2 inches
Wheelbase:
115.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Azurite Black Metallic / Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic / Jet Black / Ruby Black Metallic
Blue
Imperial Blue Metallic
Brown
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Gray
Atlas Cedar Metallic / Pearl Silver Metallic / Space Gray Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Azurite Black Metallic / Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black / Ruby Black Metallic
Blue
Imperial Blue Metallic
Brown
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Gray
Atlas Cedar Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic / Pearl Silver Metallic / Space Gray Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige/Black / Terra
Black
Black
Brown
Amaro Brown / Criollo Brown / Mocha / Nutmeg
Gray
Ivory White/Black / Taupe
White
Smoke White
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige/Black / Terra
Black
Black
Brown
Amaro Brown / Criollo Brown / Mocha / Nutmeg
Gray
Ivory White/Black / Taupe
White
Smoke White
