The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 xDrive30d Steptronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW X5 4.8i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 62,500

€ 69,500

€ 62,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,500
ⓘ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 xDrive30d is 0.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the X5 4.8i.
X6 xDrive30d
X5 4.8i
66.5
78.1
86.4
68.5
76.1
86.5
78.1 in
Width
76.1 in
86.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
66.5 in
Height
68.5 in
115.5
192
115.5
191.1
192 in
Length
191.1 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
X6 xDrive30d
X5 4.8i
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4806 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6140 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.37 %

General
X6 xDrive30d
X5 4.8i
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X6 xDrive30d
X5 4.8i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N62
N57-D30
Engine Code
N62-B48

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
350 hp
at 6300 rpm
X6 xDrive30d
242 hp
350 hp
X5 4.8i
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
X6 xDrive30d
398 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
X5 4.8i
Performance
X6 xDrive30d
X5 4.8i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

X6 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

X5 4.8i
▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
X6 xDrive30d
19.59 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
X5 4.8i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X6 xDrive30d
X5 4.8i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
20 mpg
X6 xDrive30d
32 mpg
20 mpg
X5 4.8i
27 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
714 mi
Range
440 mi
X6 xDrive30d
714 mi
440 mi
X5 4.8i
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
227.4 kWh
X6 xDrive30d
152.2 kWh
227.4 kWh
X5 4.8i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X6 xDrive30d
X5 4.8i
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1157 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