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 $14,269 to $24,848 while a used 2018 BMW X5 is priced between $14,995 to $27,617.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2017 BMW X5 and the 2018 BMW X5 both lose 58.4 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X5 is 7.3 out of 10. BMW X5 is ranked 6 out of 20 Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 12 Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs, the BMW X5 is ranked 8 and the BMW X5 is ranked 8 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The BMW X5 is also ranked 11 out of 32 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs while the BMW X5 is ranked 11 out of 32 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The BMW X5 is also ranked 11 out of 29 Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs while the BMW X5 is ranked 11 out of 29 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the BMW X5 is 7.8 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 308 horsepower. Both the X5 and the X5 are rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. Both models use electricity, 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:
63200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
62639
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
51960 - 78700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
63750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
59828
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
45895 - 79900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
18903
Price Range:
14269 - 24848
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
22713
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
18903 - 27490
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
277
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
94121
# Good or Great Deals:
127
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
21261
Price Range:
14995 - 27617
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
27410
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
21261 - 31367
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
587
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
82158
# Good or Great Deals:
224
BMW X5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
BMW X5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 BMW X5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 BMW X5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
11.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
11.1 - 11.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.36556383615802
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 11.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.085022867060678
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 14.9
BMW X5 Rankings
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26 out of / 32BMW X5 Rankings
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26 out of / 32Available 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
xDrive40e iPerformance
2018 BMW X5 Trim Levels
xDrive40e iPerformance
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
308 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
332 foot-lbs @ 1250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
308 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
332 foot-lbs @ 1250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 25 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
529 / 574 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 25 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
529 / 574 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
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
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
Air Suspension:
Standard
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
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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
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:
34.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
139.4 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:
34.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
139.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5220 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:
5220 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 / 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
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
