The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 M50d Steptronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 86,700

€ 56,000

€ 86,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘ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 X6 M50d is 0.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the X5 xDrive35i.
X6 M50d
X5 xDrive35i
66.5
78.1
86.4
69.9
76.1
86.5
78.1 in
Width
76.1 in
86.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
66.5 in
Height
69.9 in
115.5
192
115.5
191.2
192 in
Length
191.2 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
X6 M50d
X5 xDrive35i
4905 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.59 %

General
X6 M50d
X5 xDrive35i
E71
Generation
E70
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X6 M50d
X5 xDrive35i
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N55
N57-S
Engine Code
N55-B30


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 5800 rpm
X6 M50d
376 hp
302 hp
X5 xDrive35i
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
X6 M50d
546 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
X5 xDrive35i
Performance
X6 M50d
X5 xDrive35i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

X6 M50d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

X5 xDrive35i
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13.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.66 lb/hp
X6 M50d
13.05 lb/hp
15.66 lb/hp
X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X6 M50d
X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
23 mpg
X6 M50d
31 mpg
23 mpg
X5 xDrive35i
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
686 mi
Range
523 mi
X6 M50d
686 mi
523 mi
X5 xDrive35i
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
191.4 kWh
X6 M50d
158.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
X5 xDrive35i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X6 M50d
X5 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft












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