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BMW X5 vs Maserati Grecale

2026 BMW X5 vs 2026 Maserati Grecale — two rivals compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

BMW X5

2026 BMW X5

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
VS1 – 4Maserati Grecale wins 4 of 5 categories
Maserati Grecale

2026 Maserati Grecale

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

The BMW X5 is more fuel-efficient: 25 vs 20 MPG combined in its best version.

That works out to about $2,350 a year less in fuel for the Maserati Grecale (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

Across all model years since 2005, the Maserati Grecale has had fewer recall campaigns (3 vs 85).

The two cars

The 2026 BMW X5 is a standard SUV offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.4L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 194 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 117-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,558 lb (M60i 4dr SUV).

The 2026 Maserati Grecale is a small SUV offered with a 3.0L 6-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive. It measures about 191 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,468 lb (Folgore 4dr SUV).

Buying used? The 2023 X5 and the 2024 Grecale have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2019 X5.

Basics

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel
EV, Premium Gasoline
3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

25 MPG
Best combined MPG
20 MPG
23 city
City / highway MPG (best)
18 city
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EV range
268 mi
$3,300
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$950

Performance & space

523 hp
Horsepower (most powerful)
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192.1 in
Length
191.3 in
78 in
Width
78 in
68.9 in
Height
65.4 in
5,181 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
4,123 lb

Safety & reliability

9
Driver-assist features standard
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2
Recalls (2026)
0
85
Recalls, all years since 2005
3
28
Owner complaints (latest year)
0

Interest

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Buying used

2023
Best used year
2024
2019
Year to avoid
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Which one should you choose?

Choose the BMW X5 if…

  • You want lower fuel bills (25 vs 20 MPG)

Choose the Maserati Grecale if…

  • You want an EV with more range (268 miles)
  • You put reliability history first (3 vs 85 recalls since 2005)

Pros & cons of each

2026 BMW X5

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 25 MPG combined — 15% better than the average 2026 standard SUV (21.7 MPG).
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

2026 Maserati Grecale

  • Electric version availableOffered as a electric as well as gas.
  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 20 MPG combined, 23% below the 2026 small SUV average of 25.9 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

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