Car comparison

BMW X5 (F15) 35dvsBMW X5 (E70) 30i

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

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BMW X5 (F15)

35d

255 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2013-2018
VS

BMW X5 (E70)

30i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2010

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X5 (F15) 35d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    904 km
    562 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

BMW X5 (E70) 30i

  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Lightest
    2,000 kg
    4,409 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 (F15)35dBMWX5 (E70)30i
Power
255hp190kW
272hp203kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
2,236kg4,930lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,903kg6,400lb
2,680kg5,908lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
101.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
93.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
42.5s
Calculated
42.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
904km562mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,908mm193in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,938mm76in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,762mm69in
1,739mm68in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,650mm65in
Ground clearance
209mm8in
222mm9in
Trunk volume
650L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,870L
1,750L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
85L
CO2 emissions-
244g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X5 (F15) 35dBMW X5 (E70) 30iPowerTorque
  • BMW X5 (F15) 35d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 30i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX5 (F15)35d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX5 (E70)30i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX5 (F15)35dBMWX5 (E70)30i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.5 s
42.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)35d
255 hp
190 kW
BMWX5 (E70)30i
272 hp
203 kW

BMW X5 (E70) 30i has 17 hp more than BMW X5 (F15) 35d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (F15) 35d and BMW X5 (E70) 30i: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)35d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
BMWX5 (E70)30i
315 Nm
232 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)35d
2,236 kg
4,930 lb
BMWX5 (E70)30i
2,000 kg
4,409 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)35d
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
BMWX5 (E70)30i
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)35d6.8 s
BMWX5 (E70)30i8.1 s

Although BMW X5 (E70) 30i has more power, BMW X5 (F15) 35d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X5 (F15) 35d and BMW X5 (E70) 30i: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)35d
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)30i
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (F15) 35d and BMW X5 (E70) 30i: 0.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)35d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
BMWX5 (E70)30i
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)35d
904 km
562 mi
BMWX5 (E70)30i
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX5 (F15)35d
255 hp
190 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
BMWX5 (E70)30i
272 hp
203 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
BMWX5 (F15)35d
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,908 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,762 mm
69.4 in
BMWX5 (E70)30i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 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
BMWX5 (F15)35d
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)30i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

BMW X5 (F15) 35d 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
BMWX5 (F15)35d
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.8 s
BMWX5 (E70)30i
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
8.1 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
BMWX5 (F15)35d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)30i
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX5 (F15)35dBMWX5 (E70)30i
Power
255 hp
190 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,236 kg
4,930 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,908 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,762 mm
69.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 in
Range score
904 km
562 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
-
244 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 X5 (F15) 35dBMW X5 (E70) 30i
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X5 (F15) 35d

  • Has 245 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 71 km (44 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

BMW X5 (E70) 30i

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 236 kg lighter
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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