Car comparison

BMW X5 M (E70) 4.4vsBMW X6 M (E71) · Facelift 2012 4.4 V8

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

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BMW X5 M (E70)

4.4

555 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2013
VS

BMW X6 M (E71) · Facelift 2012

4.4 V8

560 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014

Comparison overview

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BMW X5 M (E70) 4.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,305 kg
    5,082 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    180 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.9 L/100 km
    16.9 mpg US
    20.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.3 L/100 km
    12.2 mpg US
    14.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    612 km
    380 mi
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 M (E70)4.4BMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
Power
555hp414kW
560hp418kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
2,305kg5,082lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Gross weight
2,905kg6,404lb
2,905kg6,404lb
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
63.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
17.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
612km380mi
Calculated
612km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,851mm191in
4,876mm192in
Width
1,994mm79in
1,983mm78in
Height
1,764mm69in
1,983mm78in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,660mm65in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,672mm66in
1,672mm66in
Ground clearance
207mm8in
-
Trunk volume
620L
-
Max trunk volume
1,750L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
85L
CO2 emissions
325g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X5 M (E70) 4.4BMW X6 M (E71) Facelift 2012 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW X5 M (E70) 4.4: Power / Torque
  • BMW X6 M (E71) Facelift 2012 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX5 M (E70)4.46,000 rpm1,500-5,650 rpm6,250 rpm
BMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V86,000 rpm1,500-5,650 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX5 M (E70)4.4BMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
17.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
5.6 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 M (E70)4.4
555 hp
414 kW
BMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
560 hp
418 kW

BMW X6 M (E71) Facelift 2012 4.4 V8 has 5 hp more than BMW X5 M (E70) 4.4.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 M (E70) 4.4 and BMW X6 M (E71) Facelift 2012 4.4 V8: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 M (E70)4.4
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
BMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
680 Nm
502 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 M (E70)4.4
2,305 kg
5,082 lb
BMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
2,380 kg
5,247 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 M (E70)4.4
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
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 M (E70)4.44.7 s
BMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V84.7 s

Although BMW X6 M (E71) Facelift 2012 4.4 V8 has more power, BMW X5 M (E70) 4.4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 M (E70)4.4
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
BMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 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 M (E70)4.4
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
BMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 M (E70)4.4
612 km
380 mi
BMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
612 km
380 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX5 M (E70)4.4
555 hp
414 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
560 hp
418 kW
4.7 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 M (E70)4.4
Power
555 hp
414 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
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,851 mm
191.0 in
Height
1,764 mm
69.4 in
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

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 M (E70)4.4
Power
555 hp
414 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
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

BMW X5 M (E70) 4.4 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 M (E70)4.4
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
4.7 s
BMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
4.7 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 M (E70)4.4
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX5 M (E70)4.4BMWX6 M (E71)Facelift 20124.4 V8
Power
555 hp
414 kW
560 hp
418 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,305 kg
5,082 lb
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
Fuel consumption
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,851 mm
191.0 in
Height
1,764 mm
69.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,876 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,983 mm
78.1 in
Range score
612 km
380 mi
612 km
380 mi
CO2 score
325 g/km
-
Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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 X5 M (E70) 4.4BMW X6 M (E71) Facelift 2012 4.4 V8
Consumption13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.33 LC100 km24.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.15 LC100 mi39.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,649 LC/year3,649 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X5 M (E70) 4.4

  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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