The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive48i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW X5 M50d Steptronic (13 - 18)
€ 70,900

€ 84,800

€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The X5 xDrive48i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the X5 M50d.
X5 xDrive48i
X5 M50d
68.5
76.1
86.5
69.4
76.3
86
76.1 in
Width
76.3 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86 in
68.5 in
Height
69.4 in
115.5
191.1
115.5
192.4
191.1 in
Length
192.4 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
X5 xDrive48i
X5 M50d
4806 lb
Curb Weight
4993 lb
6140 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
3.74 %

General
X5 xDrive48i
X5 M50d
E70
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)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X5 xDrive48i
X5 M50d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
BMW N62
Engine Series
BMW N57
N62-B48
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
350 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
X5 xDrive48i
350 hp
376 hp
X5 M50d
350 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
X5 xDrive48i
350 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
X5 M50d
Performance
X5 xDrive48i
X5 M50d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

X5 xDrive48i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

X5 M50d
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
X5 xDrive48i
13.73 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
X5 M50d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X5 xDrive48i
X5 M50d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
35 mpg
X5 xDrive48i
20 mpg
35 mpg
X5 M50d
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
440 mi
Range
789 mi
X5 xDrive48i
440 mi
789 mi
X5 M50d
Environmental Impact
227.4 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).
137.9 kWh
X5 xDrive48i
227.4 kWh
137.9 kWh
X5 M50d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X5 xDrive48i
X5 M50d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft













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