Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 435ivsBMW X5 (F15) 35i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

435i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016
VS

BMW X5 (F15)

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2013-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 435i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    198 g/km
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

BMW X5 (F15) 35i

  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435iBMWX5 (F15)35i
Power
306hp228kW
306hp228kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,740kg6,041lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
94.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
19.3s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
706km439mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,886mm192in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,938mm76in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,762mm69in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,650mm65in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
209mm8in
Trunk volume
480L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,300L
1,870L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
85L
CO2 emissions
198g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 435iBMW X5 (F15) 35iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 435i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (F15) 35i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i5,800-6,400 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,650 rpm
BMWX5 (F15)35i5,800-6,000 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435iBMWX5 (F15)35i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.3 s
31.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i
306 hp
228 kW
BMWX5 (F15)35i
306 hp
228 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWX5 (F15)35i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
BMWX5 (F15)35i
2,030 kg
4,475 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX5 (F15)35i
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i5.3 s
BMWX5 (F15)35i6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 435i and BMW X5 (F15) 35i: 1.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)35i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
BMWX5 (F15)35i
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i
706 km
439 mi
BMWX5 (F15)35i
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i
306 hp
228 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX5 (F15)35i
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
BMWX5 (F15)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,886 mm
192.4 in
Height
1,762 mm
69.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 435i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.3 s
BMWX5 (F15)35i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
6.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435i
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)35i
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)435iBMWX5 (F15)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
2,030 kg
4,475 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,886 mm
192.4 in
Height
1,762 mm
69.4 in
Range score
706 km
439 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
198 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 435iBMW X5 (F15) 35i
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 435i

  • Is 390 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (F15) 35i

  • Has 294 km (183 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 170 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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