The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive48i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW X6 xDrive35d Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 70,900

€ 64,000

€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,000
ⓘ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 xDrive48i is 0.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the X6 xDrive35d.
X5 xDrive48i
X6 xDrive35d
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 xDrive48i
X6 xDrive35d
4806 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
6140 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
10.55 %

General
X5 xDrive48i
X6 xDrive35d
E70
Generation
E71
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X5 xDrive48i
X6 xDrive35d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N62
Engine Series
BMW M57
N62-B48
Engine Code
M57-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
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
X5 xDrive48i
350 hp
282 hp
X6 xDrive35d
350 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X5 xDrive48i
350 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
X6 xDrive35d
Performance
X5 xDrive48i
X6 xDrive35d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

X5 xDrive48i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

X6 xDrive35d
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
X5 xDrive48i
13.73 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
X6 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X5 xDrive48i
X6 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
X5 xDrive48i
20 mpg
28 mpg
X6 xDrive35d
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
440 mi
Range
636 mi
X5 xDrive48i
440 mi
636 mi
X6 xDrive35d
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).
170.8 kWh
X5 xDrive48i
227.4 kWh
170.8 kWh
X6 xDrive35d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X5 xDrive48i
X6 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft











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