Jeep Renegade vs BMW X5
What's the difference?

Jeep Renegade

$6,999 - $15,990

2016 price

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BMW X5

$78,990 - $209,990

2024 price

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Summary

2016 Jeep Renegade

2024 BMW X5

By Peter Anderson

By Mark Oastler

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.4L

Turbo 6, 3.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

7.5L/100km (combined)

9.2L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Tonka tough
Lots of standard inclusions
Looks the part

Design/build quality
Performance/efficiency
Interior comfort/features

Dislikes

Iffy entertainment software
Naff interior
Vague steering

Space-saver spare
Busy control panel
Passenger dash glare

2016 Jeep Renegade Summary

Jeep's Renegade might be late to the mini-SUV party but it comes with a pretty impressive back catalogue to suggest that this is a SUV that can cash the cheques its name can write.

The top of the range Trailhawk can write even bigger cheques than the lower models, bringing with it a range of off-road tech toys to let you really get down and dirty.

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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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Deep dive comparison

2016 Jeep Renegade 2024 BMW X5

Verdict

Rugged, dependable and good off-road are the most obvious qualities of the Trailhawk. It stands out from the rest of the mini-SUVs by being able to do the S and the U with plenty of vigour.

It's just a shame that its on-road manners can't match that of its big brother, the Cherokee. Unless you're planning on proper off-roading, the Trailhawk might not be quite what you're looking for.

Verdict

This is a luxurious prestige five-seater brimming with BMW’s latest design and technology that’s not only practical for weekly family duties but can also embrace spirited driving with the push of a button. A great all-rounder for families that like a sporty edge.

Jeep Renegade vs BMW X5 What's the difference?

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Jeep Renegade vs BMW X5
What's the difference?