Car comparison

BMW X5 (F15) 50ivsBMW X5 (E70) 35d

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

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BMW X5 (F15)

50i

450 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2013-2018
VS

BMW X5 (E70)

35d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2009-2010

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X5 (F15) 50i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    207 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100

BMW X5 (E70) 35d

  • Lightest
    2,110 kg
    4,652 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    220 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,024 km
    636 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 (F15)50iBMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
450hp336kW
286hp213kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,885kg6,360lb
2,790kg6,151lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
81.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
19.7s
Calculated
40.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
810km503mi
Calculated
1,024km636mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,886mm192in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,938mm76in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,762mm69in
1,739mm68in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,640mm65in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,646mm65in
1,581mm62in
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
220g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X5 (F15) 50iBMW X5 (E70) 35dPowerTorque
  • BMW X5 (F15) 50i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 35d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX5 (F15)50i5,500-6,000 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
BMWX5 (E70)35d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX5 (F15)50iBMWX5 (E70)35d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.7 s
40.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)50i
450 hp
336 kW
BMWX5 (E70)35d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW X5 (F15) 50i has 164 hp more than BMW X5 (E70) 35d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 35d and BMW X5 (F15) 50i: 164 hp (122 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)50i
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMWX5 (E70)35d
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)50i
2,175 kg
4,795 lb
BMWX5 (E70)35d
2,110 kg
4,652 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)50i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX5 (E70)35d
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (F15)50i5.0 s
BMWX5 (E70)35d7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X5 (F15) 50i and BMW X5 (E70) 35d: 2.0 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)50i
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)35d
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 35d and BMW X5 (F15) 50i: 2.2 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)50i
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
BMWX5 (E70)35d
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)50i
810 km
503 mi
BMWX5 (E70)35d
1,024 km
636 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX5 (F15)50i
450 hp
336 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX5 (E70)35d
286 hp
213 kW
7.0 s
216 km/h
134 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)50i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)35d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 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)50i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

BMW X5 (F15) 50i 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)50i
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.0 s
BMWX5 (E70)35d
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
7.0 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)50i
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)35d
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX5 (F15)50iBMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
450 hp
336 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
2,175 kg
4,795 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
810 km
503 mi
1,024 km
636 mi
CO2 score
244 g/km
220 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 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) 50iBMW X5 (E70) 35d
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X5 (F15) 50i

  • Has 164 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 44 km/h (27 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 71 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X5 (E70) 35d

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 215 km (133 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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