Car comparison

BMW X5 (G05) 40ivsBMW X5 (E70) 48i

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

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BMW X5 (G05)

40i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2020
VS

BMW X5 (E70)

48i

355 hp4799 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2007-2010

Comparison overview

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

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BMW X5 (G05) 40i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Lightest
    2,060 kg
    4,542 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    200 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Largest trunk
    645 L
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

BMW X5 (E70) 48i

  • 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 practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 (G05)40iBMWX5 (E70)48i
Power
340hp254kW
355hp265kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Gross weight
2,800kg6,173lb
2,785kg6,140lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
86.1s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
84.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
24.8s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
708km440mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
4,799cc293cu in
Length
4,922mm194in
4,854mm191in
Width
2,004mm79in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,745mm69in
1,739mm68in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,666mm66in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,685mm66in
1,650mm65in
Ground clearance
214mm8in
222mm9in
Trunk volume
645L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,860L
1,750L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
83L
85L
CO2 emissions
200g/km
286g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X5 (G05) 40iBMW X5 (E70) 48iPowerTorque
  • BMW X5 (G05) 40i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 48i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX5 (G05)40i5,500-6,500 rpm1,500-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX5 (E70)48i6,300 rpm3,400-3,800 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX5 (G05)40iBMWX5 (E70)48i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.8 s
27.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (G05)40i
340 hp
254 kW
BMWX5 (E70)48i
355 hp
265 kW

BMW X5 (E70) 48i has 15 hp more than BMW X5 (G05) 40i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (G05) 40i and BMW X5 (E70) 48i: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (G05)40i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMWX5 (E70)48i
475 Nm
350 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (G05)40i
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
BMWX5 (E70)48i
2,105 kg
4,641 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 (G05)40i
243 km/h
151 mph
BMWX5 (E70)48i
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (G05)40i5.5 s
BMWX5 (E70)48i6.5 s

Although BMW X5 (E70) 48i has more power, BMW X5 (G05) 40i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X5 (G05) 40i and BMW X5 (E70) 48i: 1.0 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 (G05)40i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)48i
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (G05) 40i and BMW X5 (E70) 48i: 3.2 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 (G05)40i
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
BMWX5 (E70)48i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (G05)40i
943 km
586 mi
BMWX5 (E70)48i
708 km
440 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX5 (G05)40i
340 hp
254 kW
5.5 s
243 km/h
151 mph
BMWX5 (E70)48i
355 hp
265 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 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 (G05)40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,745 mm
68.7 in
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

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 (G05)40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
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

BMW X5 (G05) 40i 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 (G05)40i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMWX5 (E70)48i
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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 (G05)40i
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX5 (G05)40iBMWX5 (E70)48i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
355 hp
265 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,745 mm
68.7 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
943 km
586 mi
708 km
440 mi
CO2 score
200 g/km
286 g/km
Trunk score
645 L
22.8 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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 (G05) 40iBMW X5 (E70) 48i
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X5 (G05) 40i

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 235 km (146 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 86 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW X5 (E70) 48i

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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