Car comparison

BMW X5 (E70) 48ivsBMW X5 (F15) 40d

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)

40d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2013-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW X5 (F15) 40d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    166 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,349 km
    838 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

BMW X5 (E70) 48i

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    355 hp
    265 kW
  • Lightest
    2,105 kg
    4,641 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 (E70)48iBMWX5 (F15)40d
Power
355hp265kW
313hp233kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
2,105kg4,641lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,785kg6,140lb
2,820kg6,217lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
84.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
87.8s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
708km440mi
Calculated
1,349km838mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,799cc293cu in
2,993cc183cu 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
166g/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) 40dPowerTorque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 48i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (F15) 40d: 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)40d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX5 (E70)48iBMWX5 (F15)40d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
28.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
157 km/h
98 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)40d
313 hp
233 kW

BMW X5 (E70) 48i has 42 hp more than BMW X5 (F15) 40d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (F15) 40d and BMW X5 (E70) 48i: 42 hp (31 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)40d
630 Nm
465 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)40d
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 (E70)48i
240 km/h
149 mph
BMWX5 (F15)40d
236 km/h
147 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)40d5.9 s

Although BMW X5 (E70) 48i has more power, BMW X5 (F15) 40d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X5 (F15) 40d and BMW X5 (E70) 48i: 0.6 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)40d
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (F15) 40d and BMW X5 (E70) 48i: 5.7 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)40d
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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)40d
1,349 km
838 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)40d
313 hp
233 kW
5.9 s
236 km/h
147 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)40d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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)40d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

BMW X5 (F15) 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
BMWX5 (E70)48i
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.5 s
BMWX5 (F15)40d
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.9 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)40d
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX5 (E70)48iBMWX5 (F15)40d
Power
355 hp
265 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
5.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
1,349 km
838 mi
CO2 score
286 g/km
166 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
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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) 40d
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X5 (E70) 48i

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X5 (F15) 40d

  • Has 155 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 641 km (398 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 120 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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