Car comparison

BMW X5 (F15) 30dvsBMW X5 (E70) 3.0si

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

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BMW X5 (F15)

30d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2013-2018
VS

BMW X5 (E70)

3.0si

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2007-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X5 (F15) 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,070 kg
    4,564 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,371 km
    852 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si

  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 (F15)30dBMWX5 (E70)3.0si
Power
258hp192kW
272hp203kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
2,070kg4,564lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Gross weight
2,780kg6,129lb
2,680kg5,908lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
102.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
100.4s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
35.8s
Calculated
40.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
152Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,371km852mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,886mm192in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,938mm76in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,762mm69in
1,739mm68in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,576mm62in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance
209mm8in
-
Trunk volume
650L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,870L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
85L
CO2 emissions
164g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X5 (F15) 30dBMW X5 (E70) 3.0siPowerTorque
  • BMW X5 (F15) 30d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX5 (F15)30d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX5 (F15)30dBMWX5 (E70)3.0si
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.8 s
40.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 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)30d
258 hp
192 kW
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
272 hp
203 kW

BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si has 14 hp more than BMW X5 (F15) 30d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (F15) 30d and BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)30d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
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)30d
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
2,075 kg
4,575 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)30d
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)30d6.9 s
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si8.1 s

Although BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si has more power, BMW X5 (F15) 30d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X5 (F15) 30d and BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si: 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
BMWX5 (F15)30d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (F15) 30d and BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si: 4.0 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)30d
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)30d
1,371 km
852 mi
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX5 (F15)30d
258 hp
192 kW
6.9 s
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
272 hp
203 kW
8.1 s
225 km/h
140 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)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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)30d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

BMW X5 (F15) 30d 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)30d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.9 s
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
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)30d
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)3.0si
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX5 (F15)30dBMWX5 (E70)3.0si
Power
258 hp
192 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
8.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
4,886 mm
192.4 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
1,371 km
852 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
164 g/km
-
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 X5 (F15) 30dBMW X5 (E70) 3.0si
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X5 (F15) 30d

  • Has 245 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 538 km (334 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW X5 (E70) 3.0si

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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