The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 xDrive50i Sport-Automatic (08 - 12) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 74,800

€ 57,300

€ 74,800
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 xDrive50i is 0.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance.
X6 xDrive50i
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
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 xDrive50i
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
4993 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6261 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6074 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.09 %

General
X6 xDrive50i
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
E71
Generation
E70
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
X6 xDrive50i
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
BMW N57
N63-B44
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
X6 xDrive50i
402 hp
242 hp
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X6 xDrive50i
443 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Performance
X6 xDrive50i
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

X6 xDrive50i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
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12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
X6 xDrive50i
12.42 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X6 xDrive50i
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
32 mpg
X6 xDrive50i
19 mpg
32 mpg
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
423 mi
Range
714 mi
X6 xDrive50i
423 mi
714 mi
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
236.9 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).
152.2 kWh
X6 xDrive50i
236.9 kWh
152.2 kWh
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X6 xDrive50i
X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
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