BMW X5 vs Ford F150

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BMW X5
BMW X5

$107,990 - $249,900

2024 price

Ford F150
Ford F150

$89,990 - $162,994

2024 price

Summary

2024 BMW X5
2024 Ford F150
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 6, 3.0L

Twin Turbo V6, 3.5L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
9.2L/100km (combined)

12.5L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Space-saver spare
  • Busy control panel
  • Passenger dash glare

  • Less-than-ideal payload
  • Size impacts 4WDing capability
  • Poor ground clearance and off-road angles
2024 BMW X5 Summary

The BMW X5 is a leading contender in the ‘Over $70K Large SUV’ division of Australia’s new car market, which is a hotly-contested segment boasting 15 marques and 25 models.

The X5 has hit an enduring sweet spot with Aussie buyers in terms of size, performance and price. BMW prefers to call it a Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) as distinct from its Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) rivals.

Clearly, any word association with a utility is something BMW Group Australia wants to avoid after recently launching its latest X5 range, which brings numerous enhancements including design revisions, increased standard equipment, refreshed powertrains and more.

We were entrusted with the digital ‘Comfort Access’ key to one of the latest X5s, to understand from a family car perspective why this model range enjoys such enduring popularity with prestige SUV (sorry, SAV) buyers.

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2024 Ford F150 Summary

US utes are becoming increasingly popular in Australia. And the Ford F-150 Lariat long wheelbase – the top dog in the F-150 line-up – is the latest arrival in America’s full-size pick-up invasion of Australia.

If you’re considering a US ute like the Ram, Chevrolet Silverado or even the upcoming Toyota Tundra, then the F-150 seems, on paper at least, well-engineered, well-equipped and purpose-built for towing and touring. 

Americans love the F-150, so why shouldn’t we? But is it any good off-road

Read on.

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