Car comparison

BMW X6 (F16) M50dvsBMW X5 (F15) M50d

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

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BMW X6 (F16)

M50d

381 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018
VS

BMW X5 (F15)

M50d

381 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2013-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X6 (F16) M50d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    740 Nm
    546 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,185 kg
    4,817 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    174 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,288 km
    800 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

BMW X5 (F15) M50d

  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    650 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX6 (F16)M50dBMWX5 (F15)M50d
Power
381hp284kW
381hp284kW
Torque
740Nm546lb-ft
740Nm546lb-ft
Curb weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,190kg4,828lb
Gross weight
2,900kg6,393lb
2,900kg6,393lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
73.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
91.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
23.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,288km800mi
Calculated
1,269km788mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,909mm193in
4,886mm192in
Width
1,989mm78in
1,938mm76in
Height
1,702mm67in
1,762mm69in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,640mm65in
1,662mm65in
Rear track
1,700mm67in
1,702mm67in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
209mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,870L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
85L
CO2 emissions
174g/km
177g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X6 (F16) M50dBMW X5 (F15) M50dPowerTorque
  • BMW X6 (F16) M50d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (F15) M50d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX6 (F16)M50d4,000-4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWX5 (F15)M50d4,000-4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX6 (F16)M50dBMWX5 (F15)M50d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
23.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
381 hp
284 kW
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
381 hp
284 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
740 Nm
546 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
2,190 kg
4,828 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 (F16)M50d
250 km/h
155 mph
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
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 (F16)M50d5.2 s
BMWX5 (F15)M50d5.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X6 (F16) M50d and BMW X5 (F15) M50d: 0.1 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 (F16)M50d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
1,288 km
800 mi
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
1,269 km
788 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
381 hp
284 kW
5.2 s
250 km/h
155 mph
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
381 hp
284 kW
5.3 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 (F16)M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,909 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,702 mm
67.0 in
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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
BMWX6 (F16)M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

BMW X6 (F16) 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 (F16)M50d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.3 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 (F16)M50d
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMWX5 (F15)M50d
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX6 (F16)M50dBMWX5 (F15)M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,909 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,702 mm
67.0 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
1,288 km
800 mi
1,269 km
788 mi
CO2 score
174 g/km
177 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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 X6 (F16) M50dBMW X5 (F15) M50d
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X6 (F16) M50d

  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 19 km (12 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X5 (F15) M50d

  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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