Comparison - Ford Explorer Timberline 2021 - vs - BMW X5 M 2021

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Ford Explorer Timberline 2021

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

45,765

Updated:

21 May 2021

105,100

Updated:

30 Oct 2019

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

Total Seating:

Transmission:

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

17.90gals

21.90gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Star White Metallic Tri-Coat

#FDFFFB

Agate Black Metallic

#303030

Iconic Silver Metallic

#C7CAD0

Forged Green Metallic

#374448

Carbonized Gray Metallic

#4F453E

Color:

Marina Bay Blue Metallic

#3D54A5

Carbon Black Metallic

#5F6271

Black Sapphire Metallic

#232323

Mineral White Metallic

#D6D5D3

Donington Grey Metallic

#6E6D68

Toronto Red Metallic

#EE6D5A

BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue Metallic

#25416A

BMW Individual Ametrine Metallic

#71464D

Alpine White

#F3F3F3

Manhattan Green metallic

#5C614F

Jet Black

#000000

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

For 2021 New Sport Appearance package available on XLT trim.More affordable version of the Explorer ST debuts.Platinum trim is now available for the Hybrid model.New off-road-themed Timberline debuts midway through the model year.

Pros
Strong engines for quick acceleration
Rear-wheel-drive platform improves handling and towing
Roomy cargo area

Cons
Too much wind noise at highway speeds
The price can get frighteningly expensive in a hurry
Lackluster interior material quality

By:

edmunds.com

Ford has made a few tweaks to its mid-size crossover for 2021, Off-road enthusiasts may find the new Timberline trim interesting; it features a lifted suspension, all-terrain tires, and more rugged exterior styling cues.

Pros
Smooth and controlled ride,
cargo friendly interior design,
comfortable front seats.

Cons
Third row space is tight,
plasticky interior bits,
most desirable models are pricey.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2021 Ford Explorer's #16 ranking is based on its score within the Midsize SUVs category. Currently the Ford Explorer has a score of 7.6 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 28 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Good cargo capacity
Powerful engines
Plenty of features
Composed ride and handling

Cons
Low-rent interior
Second- and third-row seats less comfortable than in rivals
Upgraded infotainment system not much of an upgrade

By:

usnews.com

The BMW X5 M is an amazing mix of very high performance, luxurious accommodation and SUV practicality, but it doesn’t come cheap.

Pros
Fabulous engine
Superb handling
Loads of technology

Cons
Ageing looks
Expensive to buy and run
Not all the safety features are standard

By:

carwow.co.uk

For 2021, BMW gives the X5 M some new standard features and removes several standalone options. Android Auto is now finally offered. It's standard along with a one-year subscription to SiriusXM satellite radio with 360L. The previously optional roof rails and exterior trim in satin aluminum, night vision with pedestrian detection, and the rear-seat entertainment system have been eliminated. BMW also changes the Competition designation from a model to a package.

Pros
Jaw-dropping acceleration,
shockingly athletic for its size,
upscale cabin environment.

Cons
Ride will be too stiff for some,
cost will be too pricey for most,
don't even think of taking it off-road.

By:

caranddriver.com

2021 Now available with Android Auto smartphone integration.Minor changes to feature availability and option packages.

Pros
Massive power from the twin-turbo V8
Impressive handling and braking for such a big vehicle
Includes tech and other features from the standard X5

Cons
Stiff and sometimes unyielding ride
Small mirrors and thick roof pillars create large blind spots
Not a lot of interior storage

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

20.00mpg

13.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

27.00mpg

18.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.30L

4.40L

Torque:

310ft-lbs

at 3 500rpm

553ft-lbs

at 1 800rpm

Horsepower:

300hp

at 5 500rpm

600hp

at 6 000rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

42.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

yes

On steering wheel:

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

198.80in

195.00in

Width:

78.90in

79.30in

Height:

69.90in

68.90in

Ground Clearance:

8.30in

Front Track:

66.80in

Rear Track:

66.40in

Wheel Base:

119.10in

117.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.70

40.80

Rear Head Room:

40.50

38.70

Front Leg Room:

43.00in

39.80in

Rear leg room:

39.00in

37.40in

Front Hip Room:

59.20in

Front Shoulder Room:

61.80in

60.00in

Rear Hip Room:

59.10in

Rear Shoulder room:

61.90in

58.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

87.80cu.ft

72.30cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5300lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

18.20cu.ft

33.90cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

21.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

22.00degrees

Curb Weight:

5425.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

More Instruments:

Lockable glove compartment

Light inside glove compartment

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors

Exterior mirrors – electrically adjustable, integrated direction indicators, heated, in body colour

Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse

Hands-Free Entry

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

2 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

4 -Way Power Passenger Seat

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Bucket Front Seats

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Leatherette

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Passenger Seat With Manual Adjustable Lumbar Support

14 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Bucket Front Seats

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Premium Leather

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

14 -Way Power Driver Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Driver Seat Thigh Extension

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Multi-Level Heating

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Folding Rear Seatback

Folding With Pass-Thru Center Armrest

Split folding rear seat with 40:20:40 configuration

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Stabilizer Bar

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Stabilizer Bar

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Four Zone Climate Control

Ambient lighting

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

6 Total Speakers

USB Connection

USB With External Media Control

Speed Sensitive Volume Control

WiFi hotspot preparation

Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers

Enhanced Bluetooth with wireless charging

12.3" Control Display with Touch Functionality

12.3" Digital Instrument Display

32GB hard disc drive (HDD) memory

BMW Legal Emergency Call

iDrive Touch Controller with shortcut buttons

USB connection, USB type A 1.5A in cupholder, USB Type C 3A in centre armrest

16 Total Speakers

600 Watts Stereo Output

12 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

2 Subwoofer(S)

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated Disc Brakes

Ventilated Front Disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Ventilated Disc Brakes

Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Dual Front With Head Protection Chambers Side-Mounted Airbags

Emergency Braking Preparation

Front, Rear And Third Row Head Airbags

Post-Collision Safety System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

4-Wheel ABS

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Active Protection

Turn Signal Mirrors

Drive Recorder

Approach Control warning

Crossing-traffic warning, rear

Self-Leveling Headlights

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Post-Collision Safety System

Speed-limit information

M Head-up Display

Crash sensor activating central locking release, hazard warning lights, fuel cut-off, interior lighting and activation of the safety battery terminal clamp

Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation and windscreen wiper control

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Pre-Collision Safety System

Brake Drying

Options

Packages:

Equipment Group 800A

Smoker's Package

M Driver's Package

Driving Assistance Professional Package

Executive Package

Competition Package

Exterior Options:

Outfitters Cargo - MegaWarrior

Roof-Rail Crossbars

Outfitters Bike - Front Loader

Outfitters Cargo - Skybox

Splash Guards

Dual Panel Moonroof

Wheel Lock Kit

License Plate Bracket

21"/22" M Star-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels W/Performance Non Run-Flat Tires

Interior Options:

Cargo Mat

Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System

Alcantara Headliner In Upholstery Color

Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System

Mobility Kit

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Deep Cypress, leatherette

#556C75

Color:

Black full merino, premium leather

#000000

Silverstone full merino, premium leather

#B5BABD

Sakhir Orange/Black full merino, premium leather

#955146

(ind)Ivory White/Night blue full merino, premium leather

#DDDAD3

Black full merino/Midrand Beige, premium leather/alcantara

#000000

Adelaide Grey full merino, premium leather

#736E68

Taruma Brown full merino, premium leather

#8D715C

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Comparison - Ford Explorer Timberline 2021 - vs - BMW X5 M 2021

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Also called:

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Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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