The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X6 xDrive40d Steptronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 69,100
BMW X6 xDrive40d Steptronic (12 - 14) X6 xDrive40d
€ 57,300
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
€ 69,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,300

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 xDrive40d is 0.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance.
X6 xDrive40d
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
66.5
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive40d Steptronic (12 - 14)
78.1
86.4
69.9
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive40d Steptronic (12 - 14)
115.5
192
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
115.5
191.2
192 in
Length
191.2 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in

Vehicle Weight

X6 xDrive40d
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5975 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6074 lb
BMW X6 xDrive40d Steptronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.6 %
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)

General

X6 xDrive40d
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
E71
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

X6 xDrive40d
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N57
N57-D30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
X6 xDrive40d
302 hp
242 hp
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X6 xDrive40d
443 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance

Performance

X6 xDrive40d
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

X6 xDrive40d

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance

 REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
X6 xDrive40d
15.95 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

X6 xDrive40d
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
X6 xDrive40d
31 mpg
32 mpg
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
704 mi
Range
714 mi
X6 xDrive40d
704 mi
714 mi
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
152.2 kWh
X6 xDrive40d
154.3 kWh
152.2 kWh
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

X6 xDrive40d
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
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