Car comparison

BMW X5 (E70) 48ivsBMW X5 (F15) 35i

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

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BMW X5 (E70)

48i

355 hp4799 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2007-2010
VS

BMW X5 (F15)

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2013-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X5 (E70) 48i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    355 hp
    265 kW
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

BMW X5 (F15) 35i

  • Lightest
    2,030 kg
    4,475 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    199 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 (E70)48iBMWX5 (F15)35i
Power
355hp265kW
306hp228kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
2,105kg4,641lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Gross weight
2,785kg6,140lb
2,740kg6,041lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
84.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
94.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
708km440mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,799cc293cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,854mm191in
4,886mm192in
Width
1,933mm76in
1,938mm76in
Height
1,739mm68in
1,762mm69in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,650mm65in
Ground clearance
222mm9in
209mm8in
Trunk volume
620L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,750L
1,870L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
85L
CO2 emissions
286g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X5 (E70) 48iBMW X5 (F15) 35iPowerTorque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 48i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (F15) 35i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX5 (E70)48i6,300 rpm3,400-3,800 rpm6,550 rpm
BMWX5 (F15)35i5,800-6,000 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX5 (E70)48iBMWX5 (F15)35i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
31.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70)48i
355 hp
265 kW
BMWX5 (F15)35i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW X5 (E70) 48i has 49 hp more than BMW X5 (F15) 35i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (F15) 35i and BMW X5 (E70) 48i: 49 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70)48i
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
BMWX5 (F15)35i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70)48i
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
BMWX5 (F15)35i
2,030 kg
4,475 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 (E70)48i
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX5 (F15)35i
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70)48i6.5 s
BMWX5 (F15)35i6.5 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 (E70)48i
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)35i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (F15) 35i and BMW X5 (E70) 48i: 3.5 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 (E70)48i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
BMWX5 (F15)35i
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70)48i
708 km
440 mi
BMWX5 (F15)35i
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX5 (E70)48i
355 hp
265 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX5 (F15)35i
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
235 km/h
146 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 (E70)48i
Power
355 hp
265 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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
BMWX5 (F15)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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

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 (E70)48i
Power
355 hp
265 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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 (E70)48i
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMWX5 (F15)35i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
6.5 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 (E70)48i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)35i
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX5 (E70)48iBMWX5 (F15)35i
Power
355 hp
265 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
2,030 kg
4,475 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
708 km
440 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
286 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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 (E70) 48iBMW X5 (F15) 35i
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X5 (E70) 48i

  • Has 49 hp more
  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X5 (F15) 35i

  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 292 km (181 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 87 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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