Car comparison

BMW X6 (E71) 40dvsBMW X5 (E70) 35d

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

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BMW X6 (E71)

40d

306 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2012
VS

BMW X5 (E70)

35d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2009-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW X6 (E71) 40d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,110 kg
    4,652 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    198 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,133 km
    704 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX6 (E71)40dBMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
306hp228kW
286hp213kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,710kg5,975lb
2,790kg6,151lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
84.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
28.6s
Calculated
40.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,133km704mi
Calculated
1,024km636mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,877mm192in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,983mm78in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,690mm67in
1,739mm68in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,706mm67in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
222mm9in
Trunk volume
570L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,450L
1,750L
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
85L
85L
CO2 emissions
198g/km
220g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X6 (E71) 40dBMW X5 (E70) 35dPowerTorque
  • BMW X6 (E71) 40d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 35d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX6 (E71)40d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 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
MetricBMWX6 (E71)40dBMWX5 (E70)35d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.6 s
40.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)40d
306 hp
228 kW
BMWX5 (E70)35d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW X6 (E71) 40d has 20 hp more than BMW X5 (E70) 35d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 35d and BMW X6 (E71) 40d: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)40d
600 Nm
443 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
BMWX6 (E71)40d
2,110 kg
4,652 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
BMWX6 (E71)40d
236 km/h
147 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
BMWX6 (E71)40d6.5 s
BMWX5 (E70)35d7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X6 (E71) 40d and BMW X5 (E70) 35d: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)40d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 X6 (E71) 40d and BMW X5 (E70) 35d: 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
BMWX6 (E71)40d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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
BMWX6 (E71)40d
1,133 km
704 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
BMWX6 (E71)40d
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
236 km/h
147 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
BMWX6 (E71)40d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,690 mm
66.5 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
BMWX6 (E71)40d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 X6 (E71) 40d 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
BMWX6 (E71)40d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.5 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
BMWX6 (E71)40d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
VehicleBMWX6 (E71)40dBMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,690 mm
66.5 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
1,133 km
704 mi
1,024 km
636 mi
CO2 score
198 g/km
220 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 X6 (E71) 40dBMW X5 (E70) 35d
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X6 (E71) 40d

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 109 km (68 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 22 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
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (E70) 35d

  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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