Car comparison

BMW X6 M (E71) · Facelift 2012 4.4 V8vsBMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010 M50d

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

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BMW X6 M (E71) · Facelift 2012

4.4 V8

560 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014
VS

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010

M50d

381 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2013-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X6 M (E71) Facelift 2012 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    560 hp
    418 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d

  • Highest torque
    740 Nm
    546 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,225 kg
    4,905 lb
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,133 km
    704 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
Power
560hp418kW
381hp284kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
740Nm546lb-ft
Curb weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,225kg4,905lb
Gross weight
2,905kg6,404lb
2,830kg6,239lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
71.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
21.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
612km380mi
Calculated
1,133km704mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,876mm192in
4,857mm191in
Width
1,983mm78in
2,010mm79in
Height
1,983mm78in
1,766mm70in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,662mm65in
Rear track
1,672mm66in
1,702mm67in
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X6 M (E71) Facelift 2012 4.4 V8BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50dPowerTorque
  • BMW X6 M (E71) Facelift 2012 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V86,000 rpm1,500-5,650 rpm6,250 rpm
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d4,000-4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
21.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
560 hp
418 kW
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
381 hp
284 kW

BMW X6 M (E71) Facelift 2012 4.4 V8 has 179 hp more than BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d and BMW X6 M (E71) Facelift 2012 4.4 V8: 179 hp (133 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
740 Nm
546 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
2,225 kg
4,905 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 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V84.7 s
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X6 M (E71) Facelift 2012 4.4 V8 and BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d: 0.7 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 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d and BMW X6 M (E71) Facelift 2012 4.4 V8: 6.4 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 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
612 km
380 mi
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
1,133 km
704 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
560 hp
418 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
381 hp
284 kW
5.4 s
250 km/h
155 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 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,876 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,983 mm
78.1 in
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,766 mm
69.5 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 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d 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 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
4.7 s
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.4 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 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
Power
560 hp
418 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
2,225 kg
4,905 lb
Fuel consumption
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,876 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,983 mm
78.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,766 mm
69.5 in
Range score
612 km
380 mi
1,133 km
704 mi
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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 M (E71) Facelift 2012 4.4 V8BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d
Consumption13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.33 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.15 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,649 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X6 M (E71) Facelift 2012 4.4 V8

  • Has 179 hp more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 64 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Uses 6.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 522 km (324 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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