Car comparison

BMW X6 (E71) 50ivsBMW X5 (E70) 48i

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

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BMW X6 (E71)

50i

407 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2008-2010
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 (E70) 48i

  • Lightest
    2,105 kg
    4,641 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.9 L/100 km
    13.9 mpg US
    16.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    286 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    708 km
    440 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

BMW X6 (E71) 50i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    407 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX6 (E71)50iBMWX5 (E70)48i
Power
407hp304kW
355hp265kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Gross weight
2,840kg6,261lb
2,785kg6,140lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
73.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
84.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
680km423mi
Calculated
708km440mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
4,799cc293cu in
Length
4,877mm192in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,983mm78in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,690mm67in
1,739mm68in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,664mm66in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,706mm67in
1,650mm65in
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
299g/km
286g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X6 (E71) 50iBMW X5 (E70) 48iPowerTorque
  • BMW X6 (E71) 50i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 48i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX6 (E71)50i5,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 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
MetricBMWX6 (E71)50iBMWX5 (E70)48i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
27.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)50i
407 hp
304 kW
BMWX5 (E70)48i
355 hp
265 kW

BMW X6 (E71) 50i has 52 hp more than BMW X5 (E70) 48i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 48i and BMW X6 (E71) 50i: 52 hp (39 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (E71)50i
600 Nm
443 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
BMWX6 (E71)50i
2,190 kg
4,828 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
BMWX6 (E71)50i
250 km/h
155 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
BMWX6 (E71)50i5.4 s
BMWX5 (E70)48i6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X6 (E71) 50i and BMW X5 (E70) 48i: 1.1 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)50i
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 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 (E70) 48i and BMW X6 (E71) 50i: 0.5 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
BMWX6 (E71)50i
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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
BMWX6 (E71)50i
680 km
423 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
BMWX6 (E71)50i
407 hp
304 kW
5.4 s
250 km/h
155 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
BMWX6 (E71)50i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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)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
BMWX6 (E71)50i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 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 X6 (E71) 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
BMWX6 (E71)50i
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
5.4 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
BMWX6 (E71)50i
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 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
VehicleBMWX6 (E71)50iBMWX5 (E70)48i
Power
407 hp
304 kW
355 hp
265 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
Fuel consumption
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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
680 km
423 mi
708 km
440 mi
CO2 score
299 g/km
286 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X6 (E71) 50iBMW X5 (E70) 48i
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X6 (E71) 50i

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 125 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 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 (E70) 48i

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 km (18 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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