BMW X5 vs. Buick Enclave
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW X5 and Buick Enclave 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 BMW X5 and the Buick Enclave.
When comparing the BMW X5's and the Buick Enclave's specifications and ratings, the BMW X5 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Buick Enclave has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the BMW X5's and the Buick Enclave's specifications and ratings, the Buick Enclave is a better car than the BMW X5.
Pricing: A used 2024 BMW X5 ranges from $60,732 to $92,996 while a used 2024 Buick Enclave is priced between $39,990 to $58,926. For a new model, the BMW X5's price is between $70,019 and $97,316, with the Buick Enclave priced between $41,979 and $61,537.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW X5 loses 55 percent of its value and the Buick Enclave loses 54.5 percent of its value. This means the Buick Enclave retains 0.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW X5.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X5 is 7.8 out of 10 while the Buick Enclave's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the BMW X5 being ranked 13 out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows and the Buick Enclave being ranked 9 out of 29. Out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the BMW X5 is ranked 21 and the Buick Enclave is ranked 18.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW X5 is 8.4 out of 10. For the Buick Enclave the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the Buick Enclave a slight advantage in reliability compared to the BMW X5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW X5’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the Buick Enclave base engine makes 310 horsepower. The X5 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 591 miles. The Enclave is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. This gives the BMW X5 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Buick Enclave. The X5 uses premium unleaded, and the Enclave uses regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Buick Enclave has higher safety ratings than the BMW X5, with an average rating of 4.77 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
70019 - 97316
Starting MSRP:
65200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
72087
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
48600 - 127200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
41979 - 61537
Starting MSRP:
43900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
88803
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
43900 - 155295
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
71904
Price Range:
60732 - 92996
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
82938
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
54923 - 133203
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
832
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
25338
# Good or Great Deals:
432
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
48353
Price Range:
39990 - 58926
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
108428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
48353 - 235429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
747
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
32941
# Good or Great Deals:
392
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.53434942
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.43252328 - 0.60951201
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
24435
Depreciation %:
0.55661095
Resale Value $:
19465
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.5699881
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.42757238 - 0.61463015
BMW X5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.821851 / 10
Reliability:
8.394838 / 10
Retained Value:
7.070716 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Buick Enclave Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.494258 / 10
Reliability:
8.838399 / 10
Retained Value:
7.104376 / 10
Safety:
9.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X5
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.9 - 12.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.136
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Buick Enclave
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.5 - 18.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.213
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
41.13179540284322
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 41.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9862142707659123
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
BMW X5 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 25Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
13 out of / 25Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 26Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
21 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
31 out of / 68Ranking
37 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 64Buick Enclave Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 16Ranking
1 out of / 16Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 17Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 17Ranking
15 out of / 17Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 68Ranking
18 out of / 64Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
50 out of / 68Ranking
57 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW X5 Trim Levels
M60i, sDrive40i, xDrive40i
Buick Enclave Trim Levels
Avenir, Essence, Premium
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
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:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.77 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
375 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
398 foot-lbs @ 1850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.076 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
266 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 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):
23 / 27 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
504 / 591 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
342 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
33.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.6 inches
Cargo Space:
23.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
97.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
180.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4919 lbs
Width:
87.3 inches
Height:
69.1 inches
Length:
194.2 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4359 lbs
Width:
89.3 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
204.8 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Green
Manhattan Green Metallic
Red
Ametrin Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Blue
Emperor Blue Metallic
Gray
Moonstone Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Cherry Red Tintcoat
White
Summit White / White Frost Tricoat
Beige
Sage Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Coffee / Cognac / Tartufo
Gray
Silverstone
White
Ivory White
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Dark Galvanized w/ Ebony Accents
White
Not available
Beige
Whisper Beige w/ Ebony Accents
