The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 M50d Sport-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW X6 xDrive40d Sport-Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 82,700
BMW X5 M50d Sport-Automatic (12 - 13) X5 M50d
€ 65,100
 BMW X6 xDrive40d Sport-Automatic (10 - 12) X6 xDrive40d
€ 82,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,100

ⓘ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 X5 M50d is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the X6 xDrive40d.
X5 M50d
X6 xDrive40d
69.9
Blueprint BMW X5 M50d Sport-Automatic (12 - 13)
79.1
86.5
66.5
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive40d Sport-Automatic (10 - 12)
78.1
86.4
79.1 in
Width
78.1 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
69.9 in
Height
66.5 in
Blueprint BMW X5 M50d Sport-Automatic (12 - 13)
115.5
191.2
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive40d Sport-Automatic (10 - 12)
115.5
192
191.2 in
Length
192 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in

Vehicle Weight

X5 M50d
X6 xDrive40d
4905 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5975 lb
BMW X5 M50d Sport-Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.79 %
BMW X6 xDrive40d Sport-Automatic (10 - 12)

General

X5 M50d
X6 xDrive40d
E70
Generation
E71
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

X5 M50d
X6 xDrive40d
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N57
N57-D30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
X5 M50d
376 hp
302 hp
X6 xDrive40d
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
X5 M50d
546 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
X6 xDrive40d

Performance

X5 M50d
X6 xDrive40d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

X5 M50d

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

X6 xDrive40d

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13.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
X5 M50d
13.05 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
X6 xDrive40d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X5 M50d
X6 xDrive40d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
X5 M50d
31 mpg
31 mpg
X6 xDrive40d
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
704 mi
Range
704 mi
X5 M50d
704 mi
704 mi
X6 xDrive40d
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
154.3 kWh
X5 M50d
154.3 kWh
154.3 kWh
X6 xDrive40d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X5 M50d
X6 xDrive40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft