The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 xDrive50i Steptronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW X5 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 89,600
€ 60,800
€ 89,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,800
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the X5 xDrive35d.
X6 xDrive50i
X5 xDrive35d
67
78.3
85.4
68.5
76.1
86.5
78.3 in
Width
76.1 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
67 in
Height
68.5 in
115.5
193.3
115.5
191.1
193.3 in
Length
191.1 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
X6 xDrive50i
X5 xDrive35d
4949 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6360 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6151 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.67 %
General
X6 xDrive50i
X5 xDrive35d
F16
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X6 xDrive50i
X5 xDrive35d
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
BMW M57
N63-B44
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
X6 xDrive50i
444 hp
282 hp
X5 xDrive35d
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X6 xDrive50i
479 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
X5 xDrive35d
Performance
X6 xDrive50i
X5 xDrive35d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
X6 xDrive50i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
X5 xDrive35d
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11.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.08 lb/hp
X6 xDrive50i
11.15 lb/hp
17.08 lb/hp
X5 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X6 xDrive50i
X5 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
X6 xDrive50i
24 mpg
28 mpg
X5 xDrive35d
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
544 mi
Range
636 mi
X6 xDrive50i
544 mi
636 mi
X5 xDrive35d
Environmental Impact
183.8 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
X6 xDrive50i
183.8 kWh
170.8 kWh
X5 xDrive35d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
X6 xDrive50i
X5 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft













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



















