Car comparison

BMW X6 (E71) 40dvsBMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010 35i

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 LCI) · Facelift 2010

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2013

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
  • 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 LCI)Facelift 201035i
Power
306hp228kW
306hp228kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Gross weight
2,710kg5,975lb
2,750kg6,063lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
84.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
86.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
28.6s
Calculated
30.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,133km704mi
Calculated
842km523mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,877mm192in
4,857mm191in
Width
1,983mm78in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,690mm67in
1,776mm70in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,644mm65in
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
198g/km
236g/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 LCI) Facelift 2010 35iPowerTorque
  • BMW X6 (E71) 40d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i: 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 LCI)Facelift 201035i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX6 (E71)40dBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.6 s
30.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 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
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
154 km/h
96 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 LCI)Facelift 201035i
306 hp
228 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 LCI)Facelift 201035i
400 Nm
295 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 LCI)Facelift 201035i
2,070 kg
4,564 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 LCI)Facelift 201035i
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
BMWX6 (E71)40d6.5 s
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X6 (E71) 40d and BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i: 0.3 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 LCI)Facelift 201035i
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X6 (E71) 40d and BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i: 2.6 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 LCI)Facelift 201035i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 LCI)Facelift 201035i
842 km
523 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 LCI)Facelift 201035i
306 hp
228 kW
6.8 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
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 LCI)Facelift 201035i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 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 LCI)Facelift 201035i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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 LCI)Facelift 201035i
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
6.8 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 LCI)Facelift 201035i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX6 (E71)40dBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 201035i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
Range score
1,133 km
704 mi
842 km
523 mi
CO2 score
198 g/km
236 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
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X6 (E71) 40d

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 292 km (181 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 38 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 35i

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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