Car comparison

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

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

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BMW X5 (F15)

35i

300 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbocharged2013-2018
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) 35i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100

BMW X5 (E70) 30i

  • Lightest
    2,000 kg
    4,409 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 (F15)35iBMWX5 (E70)30i
Power
300hp224kW
272hp203kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
2,123kg4,680lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,753kg6,069lb
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
92.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
93.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
39.5s
Calculated
42.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
759km472mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu 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) 35iBMW X5 (E70) 30iPowerTorque
  • BMW X5 (F15) 35i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 30i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX5 (F15)35i5,800-6,000 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,250 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)35iBMWX5 (E70)30i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.5 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
6.1 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)35i
300 hp
224 kW
BMWX5 (E70)30i
272 hp
203 kW

BMW X5 (F15) 35i has 28 hp more than BMW X5 (E70) 30i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 30i and BMW X5 (F15) 35i: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)35i
400 Nm
295 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)35i
2,123 kg
4,680 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)35i
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)35i6.6 s
BMWX5 (E70)30i8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X5 (F15) 35i and BMW X5 (E70) 30i: 1.5 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)35i
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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 (E70) 30i and BMW X5 (F15) 35i: 1.0 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)35i
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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)35i
759 km
472 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)35i
300 hp
224 kW
6.6 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)35i
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 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)35i
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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) 35i 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)35i
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
6.6 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)35i
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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)35iBMWX5 (E70)30i
Power
300 hp
224 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 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
2,123 kg
4,680 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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
759 km
472 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
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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) 35iBMW X5 (E70) 30i
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X5 (F15) 35i

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW X5 (E70) 30i

  • Is 123 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 74 km (46 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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