The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW X6 xDrive50i Sport-Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 53,700

€ 74,800

€ 53,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,800
ⓘ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 X5 xDrive30d is 0.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the X6 xDrive50i.
X5 xDrive30d
X6 xDrive50i
68.5
76.1
86.5
66.5
78.1
86.4
76.1 in
Width
78.1 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
68.5 in
Height
66.5 in
115.5
191.1
115.5
192
191.1 in
Length
192 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
X5 xDrive30d
X6 xDrive50i
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4993 lb
6074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6261 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.09 %

General
X5 xDrive30d
X6 xDrive50i
E70
Generation
E71
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X5 xDrive30d
X6 xDrive50i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N63
M57-D30
Engine Code
N63-B44

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
X5 xDrive30d
232 hp
402 hp
X6 xDrive50i
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X5 xDrive30d
384 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
X6 xDrive50i
Performance
X5 xDrive30d
X6 xDrive50i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

X5 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

X6 xDrive50i
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.42 lb/hp
X5 xDrive30d
20.43 lb/hp
12.42 lb/hp
X6 xDrive50i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X5 xDrive30d
X6 xDrive50i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
19 mpg
X5 xDrive30d
29 mpg
19 mpg
X6 xDrive50i
23 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
644 mi
Range
423 mi
X5 xDrive30d
644 mi
423 mi
X6 xDrive50i
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
236.9 kWh
X5 xDrive30d
168.7 kWh
236.9 kWh
X6 xDrive50i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X5 xDrive30d
X6 xDrive50i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft












49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft