Car comparison

BMW X5 (G05) M50dvsBMW X6 (G06) M50d

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

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BMW X5 (G05)

M50d

400 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2020
VS

BMW X6 (G06)

M50d

400 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X5 (G05) M50d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    760 Nm
    561 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

BMW X6 (G06) M50d

  • Lightest
    2,260 kg
    4,982 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 (G05)M50dBMWX6 (G06)M50d
Power
400hp298kW
400hp298kW
Torque
760Nm561lb-ft
760Nm561lb-ft
Curb weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Gross weight
3,160kg6,967lb
3,010kg6,636lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
92.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
97.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
21.4s
Calculated
21.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,922mm194in
4,935mm194in
Width
2,004mm79in
2,004mm79in
Height
1,745mm69in
1,696mm67in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,680mm66in
1,678mm66in
Rear track
1,687mm66in
1,698mm67in
Ground clearance
214mm8in
216mm9in
Trunk volume
650L
580L
Max trunk volume
1,870L
1,530L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions-
190g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X5 (G05) M50dBMW X6 (G06) M50dPowerTorque
  • BMW X5 (G05) M50d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X6 (G06) M50d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX5 (G05)M50d4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
BMWX6 (G06)M50d4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX5 (G05)M50dBMWX6 (G06)M50d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.4 s
21.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 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
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (G05)M50d
400 hp
298 kW
BMWX6 (G06)M50d
400 hp
298 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (G05)M50d
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
BMWX6 (G06)M50d
760 Nm
561 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (G05)M50d
2,350 kg
5,181 lb
BMWX6 (G06)M50d
2,260 kg
4,982 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)M50d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX6 (G06)M50d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (G05)M50d5.2 s
BMWX6 (G06)M50d5.2 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)M50d
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMWX6 (G06)M50d
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (G05)M50d
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
BMWX6 (G06)M50d
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (G05)M50d
1,111 km
690 mi
BMWX6 (G06)M50d
1,111 km
690 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX5 (G05)M50d
400 hp
298 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX6 (G06)M50d
400 hp
298 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)M50d
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,745 mm
68.7 in
BMWX6 (G06)M50d
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,696 mm
66.8 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)M50d
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMWX6 (G06)M50d
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

BMW X5 (G05) 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
BMWX5 (G05)M50d
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMWX6 (G06)M50d
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.2 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)M50d
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMWX6 (G06)M50d
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX5 (G05)M50dBMWX6 (G06)M50d
Power
400 hp
298 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,350 kg
5,181 lb
2,260 kg
4,982 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,745 mm
68.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,696 mm
66.8 in
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
-
190 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
177 hp/t
132 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X5 (G05) M50dBMW X6 (G06) M50d
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X5 (G05) M50d

  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW X6 (G06) M50d

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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