Comparison - BMW X5 Hybrid 2017 - vs - Buick Envision 2017

General

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BMW X5 40e Hybrid / M Sport Package / BMW Review
2017 BMW X5 xDrive40e Review
2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e Plug-in Hybrid detail Review - AutoNation
2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e Plug-In-Hybrid on Everyman Driver
2017 BMW X5 xDrive40e hybrid TEST DRIVE and review
BMW X5 40e Hybrid / M Sport Package / 20" M Wheels / BMW Review
2017 BMW X5 xDrive40e Review
2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e Plug-In-Hybrid on Everyman Driver
2017 Envision: Foot-Activated Liftgate & Seating
2017 Buick Envision Premium AWD Car Review
2017 Buick Envision 2.5 L 4-Cylinder Road Test & Review
Reality Check of 2017 Buick Envision from China and review
Buick Envision - 2016 Buick Envision First Look Review
The All New 2021 Buick Envision Looks Good.
2017 Buick Envision - Review and Road Test
2019 Buick Envision - Review and Road Test
Make: 
Average Price: 
68,065
Updated: 
29 Nov 2016
43,677
Updated: 
29 Nov 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2017
2017
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
22.40gals
17.30gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Alpine White
#FFFFFF
Atlas Cedar Metallic
#88887E
Azurite Black Metallic
#000D31
Black Sapphire Metallic
#000000
Carbon Black Metallic
#171C24
Dark Graphite Metallic
#404143
Glacier Silver Metallic
#C8C8C8
Imperial Blue Metallic
#1B2F50
Ruby Black Metallic
#352A30
Pearl Silver Metallic
#EAEBEF
Mineral White Metallic
#EAEAEA
Jet Black
#000000
Space Gray Metallic
#6D7577
Sparkling Brown Metallic
#41372E
Color: 
Bronze Alloy Metallic
#6E5A51
Chili Red Metallic
#8E000C
Ebony Twilight Metallic
#000000
Galaxy Silver Metallic
#C1C0C5
Midnight Amethyst Metallic
#27222B
Summit White
#FFFFFF

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2017 BMW X5 remains one of the top picks in the very competitive midsize luxury SUV class. Strong performance, a luxurious cabin and an efficient diesel engine option help distinguish it from its accomplished rivals.

Pros
Strong performance from every model
Luxurious and comfortable cabin that lives up to its price tag
Optional diesel engine is as potent as it is efficient
A long list of optional features allows for a wide range of customization.

Cons
Less legroom in the second row compared to some of its competitors
Optional third-row seats are tight even for children.

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2017 BMW X5 boasts a solid set of powertrains and features that move the sedan toward the top of any list of luxury SUVs.
BMW's charge into every SUV segment hasn't watered down the one that started it all. The 2017 BMW X5 is a benchmark for luxury SUVs and the bar by which many are compared. Its off-road ability is eclipsed only by its on-road manners, and its interior style and comfort make this SUV a must-see for shoppers.

Pros
Bright and stunning interior cabin
Very advanced safety features available
Strong powertrains, top to bottom
Comfortable and quick

Cons
Exterior is languishing, a bit
Very small third row
Price can balloon up to six figures (!) now
Hybrid isn't very fuel efficient either.

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Visually, this hybrid X5 is differentiated only by minor details, such as the door on the front fender that houses the charge port and the model-specific badging inside and out. In this way, this X5 mostly hides the fact that it's electrified; you can even opt for 19- or 20-inch wheels or an M Sport package, further obscuring the fact that it’s designed to save energy, not waste it M-style.
One of the hybrid’s disadvantages is its smaller cargo hold, which shrinks significantly in order to make room for the lithium-ion batteries. And in a prototype that we drove last year, the switch between electric and gasoline-fueled travel was discernible, although we expect that issue to be ironed out by the time of launch. Taking into consideration the considerable extra heft and the expected higher cost, drivers of all stripes—eco-minded, performance-minded, and everyone in between—might conclude that they’re better off with a nonhybrid gasoline or diesel X5. But as we know, it’s government regulations that are providing the impetus behind automakers’ rush to plug-ins, not consumer demand—at least not yet.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Forget about its Chinese roots; the Envision is a comfortable, well-appointed crossover. But it's also expensive, and there are some interior compromises.
Let's not beat around the bush: The 2017 Buick Envision is the first mainstream vehicle assembled in China and exported to the United States.
Introduced last year but expanded for the 2017 model year to a full lineup of base, Preferred, Essence, Premium, and Premium II trim levels, the Envision may sound like a brand of perfume, but it's really a mid-size crossover.

Pros
Perfect fit for the Buick lineup
Quiet interior
Comfortable ride quality
Attractive styling

Cons
Price on par with genuine luxury rivals
Would you buy a Chinese-made American car?
Turbo is AWD-only
Advanced safety tech costs big bucks

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2017 Buick Envision ranks 12 out of 14 Luxury Compact SUVs. The 2017 Buick Envision gets lost near the back of the luxury compact SUV pack. It’s comfortable to drive and nicely equipped, and it offers good value for the money, but in a sea of over-achievers, the Envision is just average.

Pros
Peppy turbocharged engine
Comfortable, spacious seats
Excellent safety ratings
Lots of tech features

Cons
Underpowered base engine
Dull handling

By: 
usnews.com

The 2017 Buick Envision is an all-new vehicle in the lineup that slots between the smaller Encore and the midsize Enclave SUVs. The Envision combines a practical size with a long list of standard features that make it a value-packed, near-luxury SUV worth considering.

Pros
Manageable size makes it easy to drive and maneuver
The cabin is as quiet inside as premium luxury SUVs
You get a lot of features for the money.

Cons
Cargo capacity is merely average for the class
Engine output is adequate but far from impressive.

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Flexible
Fuel Economy City USA: 
22.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
29.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV)

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
2.50L
Torque: 
260ft-lbs
at 1 250rpm
192ft-lbs
at 4 400rpm
Horsepower: 
240hp
at 5 000rpm
197hp
at 6 300rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
36.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
no
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Mobile Internet (Browser)*
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Roadside Assistance*
Hands-Free Calling*
Destination Download*
Concierge Service*
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Concierge Service*
Destination Download*
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Roadside Assistance*
Hands-Free Calling*

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
193.30in
183.70in
Width: 
76.30in
72.40in
Height: 
69.40in
66.80in
Ground Clearance: 
8.20in
6.90in
Front Track: 
62.90in
Rear Track: 
62.10in
Wheel Base: 
115.50in
107.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.80
40.00
Rear Head Room: 
38.30
38.50
Front Leg Room: 
40.40in
40.90in
Rear leg room: 
36.60in
37.50in
Front Hip Room: 
54.40in
Front Shoulder Room: 
60.50in
57.00in
Rear Hip Room: 
53.10in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.30in
55.80in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
57.30cu.ft
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
26.90cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3755.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Reverse tilt passenger mirror provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
Remote keyless power door locks
Heated mirrors
Heated mirrors
4 one-touch power windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
10 -way power driver seat
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
10 -way power passenger seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Leatherette
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
6 -way power driver seat
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
6 -way power passenger seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Leatherette/cloth
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding with pass-thru center armrest
Rear ventilation ducts
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding rear seatback
Reclining rear seats
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear ventilation ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
rear stabilizer bar
Rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Turn signal in mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Leather steering wheel
Extended cabin heating/cooling
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Leather steering wheel
Turn signal in mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
no
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
2 subwoofer(s)
9 total speakers
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
205 watts stero output
Speed sensitive volume control
USB connection
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
Speed sensitive volume control
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
6 total speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Power glass sunroof
One-touch power sunroof
Extended sunroof
Roof rack
Power glass (tilt only) rear sunroof
Privacy glass
Intermittent rear wiper
Privacy glass
Rear window wiper
Variable intermittent wipers
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 x 9.0 in
18
Wheels more: 
Run flat tires
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
All season tires
Painted alloy wheels
Null spare wheel
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front ventilated disc brakes
Front ventilated disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear ventilated disc brakes
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Surround View
Night Vision w/Pedestrian Detection
Rear height adjustable headrests
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Emergency braking preparation
Brake drying
Cornering lights
Post-collision safety system
Self-leveling headlights
Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Parking Assistant
Emergency Service*
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*
Emergency Service*
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Rear height adjustable headrests
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Rear center 3-point belt

Options

Packages: 
Luxury Seating Package
M Sport Package
Premium Package
Cold Weather Package
Driver Assistance Plus
Ivory White Interior Design Package
Driver Assistance Package
Lighting Package
Luxury Package
Mocha Interior Design Package
Buick Interior Protection Package
Cargo Package
Interior Luxury Package
Exterior Options: 
Aluminum Running Boards
20" M Double Spoke Light Alloy Wheels w/Performance Tires
20" Y-Spoke Light Alloy Wheels w/Performance Tires
19" M Double Spoke Light Alloy Wheels w/All-Season Tires
20" M Double-Spoke Light Alloy Wheels w/Performance Tires
Roof Rails in Satin Aluminum
Molded, Body-Color Assist Steps
Wheel Lock Kit
Satin Chrome Grille
Interior Options: 
Merino Leather Package
Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Harman Kardon Surround Sound System
Ceramic Controls
Rear Manual Side Window Shades
Bang & Olufsen Sound System
Rear-Seat Entertainment Professional
Leather Dashboard
ACC Stop & Go + Active Driving Assistant
Multi-Contour Seats
Protective Seat Cover
Universal Tablet Holders

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Amaro Brown Extended Merino, premium leather
#806047
Black Dakota, leather
#101010
Black, leatherette
#191919
Canberra Beige/Black Dakota, leather
#101010
Criollo Brown Extended Merino, premium leather
#715754
Ivory White/Black Dakota, leather
#B1B0AD
Ivory White/Black Nappa, premium leather
#1E1E1E
Mocha Dakota, leather
#575451
Mocha Nappa, premium leather
#6A6764
Nutmeg Extended Merino, premium leather
#807970
Smoke White Extended Merino, premium leather
#E0DBD1
Taupe Extended Merino, premium leathe
#988F88
Terra Dakota, leather
#796862
Color: 
Light Neutral w/Ebony Interior Accents, leatherette/cloth
#A08E72