BMW X5 vs. Honda Passport
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW X5 and Honda Passport 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 Honda Passport.
When we compare the BMW X5's and the Honda Passport's specifications and ratings, the BMW X5 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Honda Passport 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 Honda Passport's specifications and ratings, the Honda Passport 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 Honda Passport is priced between $40,964 to $49,820. For a new model, the BMW X5's price is between $70,019 and $97,316, with the Honda Passport priced between $42,392 and $49,818.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW X5 loses 55 percent of its value and the Honda Passport loses 41.7 percent of its value. This means the Honda Passport retains 13.3 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 Honda Passport's quality rating is 8.9 out of 10. This results in the BMW X5 being ranked 7 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Honda Passport being ranked 1 out of 32 Best Midsize SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW X5 is 8.4 out of 10. For the Honda Passport the reliability rating is 8.7 out of 10. This gives the Honda Passport 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 Honda Passport base engine makes 280 horsepower. The X5 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 591 miles. The Passport is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles. This gives the BMW X5 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Honda Passport. The X5 uses premium unleaded, and the Passport uses regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Honda Passport has higher safety ratings than the BMW X5, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$70,019 - $97,316
Starting MSRP:
$65,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$72,087
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$48,600 - $127,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$42,392 - $49,818
Starting MSRP:
$41,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$37,697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,990 - $43,320
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$71,904
Price Range:
$60,732 - $92,996
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$82,938
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$54,923 - $133,203
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
865
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
20,812
# Good or Great Deals:
134
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$45,258
Price Range:
$40,964 - $49,820
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$47,563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$40,678 - $66,020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
188
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
9,370
# Good or Great Deals:
28
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
53.4%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
43.3% - 61%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$18,098
Depreciation %:
43.2%
Resale Value $:
$23,802
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
46.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27.5% - 53.5%
BMW X5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Honda Passport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 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:
13.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Passport
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
22.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
41.1
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:
8.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 14.8
BMW X5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
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6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 19Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
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14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 26Ranking
16 out of / 20Ranking
18 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
33 out of / 68Ranking
46 out of / 59Ranking
54 out of / 68Honda Passport Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
6 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
11 out of / 16Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
18 out of / 67Ranking
18 out of / 67Ranking
18 out of / 32Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
20 out of / 32Ranking
22 out of / 32Ranking
25 out of / 28Ranking
26 out of / 30Ranking
27 out of / 67Ranking
28 out of / 32Ranking
29 out of / 32Ranking
33 out of / 67Ranking
51 out of / 67Ranking
55 out of / 67Ranking
57 out of / 67Ranking
57 out of / 59Available 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
Honda Passport Trim Levels
Black Edition, EX-L, TrailSport
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:
3 years / 36000 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
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:
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:
280 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 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:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 24 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
371 / 468 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:
Available
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:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
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:
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:
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:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.9 inches
Cargo Space:
41.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
77.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
156.1 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:
4236 lbs
Width:
78.6 inches
Height:
72.2 inches
Length:
189.1 inches
Wheelbase:
110.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 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:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/45R20
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
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Gray
Sonic Gray Pearl
Green
Not available
Red
Radiant Red Metallic II
White
Platinum White Pearl
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Coffee / Cognac / Tartufo
Gray
Silverstone
White
Ivory White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Brown
Gray
Gray
White
Not available
