The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid X6 (10 - 12) vs. BMW X5 xDrive40d Steptronic (13 - 18)
€ 103,000

€ 65,800

€ 103,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ActiveHybrid X6 is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the X5 xDrive40d.
ActiveHybrid X6
X5 xDrive40d
66.8
78.1
86.4
69.4
76.3
86
78.1 in
Width
76.3 in
86.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86 in
66.8 in
Height
69.4 in
115.5
192
115.5
192.4
192 in
Length
192.4 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
ActiveHybrid X6
X5 xDrive40d
5567 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6834 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6217 lb

Weight Difference:
750 lb
13.47 %

General
ActiveHybrid X6
X5 xDrive40d
E71
Generation
F15
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ActiveHybrid X6
X5 xDrive40d
8-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
BMW N57
N63-B44
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
478 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
ActiveHybrid X6
478 hp
309 hp
X5 xDrive40d
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ActiveHybrid X6
443 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
X5 xDrive40d
Performance
ActiveHybrid X6
X5 xDrive40d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

ActiveHybrid X6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

X5 xDrive40d
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11.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid X6
11.65 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
X5 xDrive40d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ActiveHybrid X6
X5 xDrive40d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ActiveHybrid X6
24 mpg
38 mpg
X5 xDrive40d
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
534 mi
Range
852 mi
ActiveHybrid X6
534 mi
852 mi
X5 xDrive40d
Environmental Impact
187.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127.6 kWh
ActiveHybrid X6
187.5 kWh
127.6 kWh
X5 xDrive40d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ActiveHybrid X6
X5 xDrive40d
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53 cu ft