2019 BMW X5 vs 2020 Toyota Highlander
Overview | |
MSRP$60,700 | MSRP$34,600 |
Average price$35,233 | Average price$31,917 |
Listings521 | Listings820 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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2019 BMW X5 Reviews SummaryThe BMW X5 redefined SUVs 20 years ago, leaning into the idea that you could have truck form and car function all in one package. In fact, BMW branded the original X5 as an SAV—a Sport Activity Vehicle—to help emphasize the fact that it drove as well as the company's famous sport sedans. And while that claim was a bit of an overreach, the original X5 did outperform its SUV competitors on the road. Now in its fourth generation, BMW’s midsize crossover continues to deliver on that two-decade-old promise: The X5 delivers car-like handling in an SUV form. And while the 2019 X5 stretches 1 inch longer, 3 inches wider, and 1 inch taller than last year's model, you’d have to look closely to notice the differences. Most obvious is a new and bigger kidney grille with active shutters. It has already received flak for being “comically large,” though in my opinion, it seems proportional to the rest of the vehicle—enough to make me wonder if the grilles on previous iterations of the X5 were too small. Inside, you’ll find a redesigned interior with an updated version of the iDrive system, and a suite of Level 2 autonomous technology that unfortunately leaves a lot to be desired. But that shouldn’t dissuade you from BMW’s revolutionary recreational vehicle, because there’s still a lot to love. | |
2020 Toyota Highlander Reviews SummaryMidsize three-row SUVs are all spacious and powerful, but only the Toyota Highlander reaches the premium threshold for passenger comfort. Redesigned for 2020, the Highlander's revised styling and technology are secondary to its silent operation, soft ride, and cosseting interior. The upper trims feel and drive just like a Lexus, without the upcharge. There is nothing exciting about a Highlander, and yet, there is no other SUV in the $35,000 to $50,000 range that feels so effortless and tranquil. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 335 hp I6 | Engine3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower335 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 335 hp I6 | Engine Name3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Torque330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower335 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space33.9 cu ft | Cargo Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4813 lbs | Curb Weight4145 lbs |
Height69.0 in | Height68.1 in |
Length194.3 in | Length194.9 in |
Width87.3 in | Width76.0 in |
Wheelbase117.1 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload849 lbs | Maximum Payload1685 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7209 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity6603 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $60,700 | $34,600 |
Average price | $35,233 | $31,917 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The BMW X5 redefined SUVs 20 years ago, leaning into the idea that you could have truck form and car function all in one package. In fact, BMW branded the original X5 as an SAV—a Sport Activity Vehicle—to help emphasize the fact that it drove as well as the company's famous sport sedans. And while that claim was a bit of an overreach, the original X5 did outperform its SUV competitors on the road. Now in its fourth generation, BMW’s midsize crossover continues to deliver on that two-decade-old promise: The X5 delivers car-like handling in an SUV form. And while the 2019 X5 stretches 1 inch longer, 3 inches wider, and 1 inch taller than last year's model, you’d have to look closely to notice the differences. Most obvious is a new and bigger kidney grille with active shutters. It has already received flak for being “comically large,” though in my opinion, it seems proportional to the rest of the vehicle—enough to make me wonder if the grilles on previous iterations of the X5 were too small. Inside, you’ll find a redesigned interior with an updated version of the iDrive system, and a suite of Level 2 autonomous technology that unfortunately leaves a lot to be desired. But that shouldn’t dissuade you from BMW’s revolutionary recreational vehicle, because there’s still a lot to love. | Midsize three-row SUVs are all spacious and powerful, but only the Toyota Highlander reaches the premium threshold for passenger comfort. Redesigned for 2020, the Highlander's revised styling and technology are secondary to its silent operation, soft ride, and cosseting interior. The upper trims feel and drive just like a Lexus, without the upcharge. There is nothing exciting about a Highlander, and yet, there is no other SUV in the $35,000 to $50,000 range that feels so effortless and tranquil. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 335 hp I6 | 3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Horsepower | 335 hp @ 5500 rpm | 295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 335 hp I6 | 3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Torque | 330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower | 335 hp @ 5500 rpm | 295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 33.9 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4813 lbs | 4145 lbs |
Height | 69.0 in | 68.1 in |
Length | 194.3 in | 194.9 in |
Width | 87.3 in | 76.0 in |
Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 849 lbs | 1685 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7209 lbs | 5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 6603 lbs | |
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