BMW X5 vs BMW X6
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BMWX5 | BMWX6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2018 | November 2019 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | Mild hybrid |
| Power | 294–617 bhp | 294–617 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 3.9–6.1 s | 3.9–6.1 s |
| Top speed | 145–155 mph | 145–155 mph |
| Engine or motors | xDrive30d: 2,993 cc six-cylinder diesel with 48 V mild hybrid, 219 kW (298 hp); xDrive40d: same engine, 259 kW (352 hp); xDrive50e: 2,998 cc six-cylinder petrol plus electric motor, 360 kW (489 hp) system output; M60i xDrive: 4,395 cc V8 with 48 V mild hybrid, 390 kW (530 hp); X5 M Competition: 4,395 cc V8, 460 kW (625 hp); bhp converted from BMW's kW figures | xDrive40i: 2,998 cc six-cylinder petrol with 48 V mild hybrid, 280 kW (381 hp); xDrive30d: 2,993 cc six-cylinder diesel with 48 V mild hybrid, 219 kW (298 hp); xDrive40d: same diesel, 259 kW (352 hp); M60i xDrive: 4,395 cc V8 with 48 V mild hybrid, 390 kW (530 hp); X6 M Competition: 4,395 cc V8, 460 kW (625 hp); bhp converted from BMW's kW figures |
| Torque | 670 Nm (xDrive30d), 720 Nm (xDrive40d), 700 Nm (xDrive50e), 750 Nm (M60i, X5 M Competition) | 540 Nm (xDrive40i), 670 Nm (xDrive30d), 720 Nm (xDrive40d), 750 Nm (M60i, X6 M Competition) |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Drive | xDrive all-wheel drive | xDrive all-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 64 miles | – |
| Battery | 25.7 kWh | – |
| Economy (WLTP) | 22.1–313.9 mpg (better) | 22.4–39.2 mpg |
| Range detail | xDrive50e WLTP electric range 61–64 miles; electric top speed 87 mph | – |
| Charging | xDrive50e: 25.7 kWh usable battery; current BMW UK specifications list 11 kW AC and 0–100% in 2 hours 45 minutes | – |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 36.2–39.2 mpg (xDrive30d), 36.2–38.2 mpg (xDrive40d), 282.5–313.9 mpg and 2.2–2.3 miles/kWh (xDrive50e), 23.5–23.7 mpg (M60i), 21.9–22.1 mpg (X5 M Competition) | WLTP combined: 31.7–32.8 mpg (xDrive40i), 37.7–39.2 mpg (diesels), 23.5–24.1 mpg (M60i), 22.1–22.4 mpg (X6 M Competition) |
| CO2 emissions | 189–205 g/km (diesels), 20–22 g/km (xDrive50e), 270–274 g/km (M60i), 289–292 g/km (X5 M Competition), WLTP combined | 195–202 g/km (xDrive40i), 189–198 g/km (diesels), 267–272 g/km (M60i), 285–289 g/km (X6 M Competition), WLTP combined |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 650 litres (better) | 580 litres |
| Length | 4,935 mm | 4,960 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 2,004 mm |
| Boot | 650–1,870 litres; 500–1,720 litres (xDrive50e) | 580 litres, 1,530 litres with the rear seats folded |
| Towing | With optional trailer coupling, 3,500 kg braked (diesels, M60i), 2,700 kg (xDrive50e), 3,000 kg (X5 M Competition) | Up to 3,500 kg braked with the optional trailer coupling (3,000 kg X6 M Competition) |
| Size | 4,935 mm long, 2,004 mm wide (2,218 mm with mirrors), 1,765 mm high; 2,975 mm wheelbase; X5 M Competition 4,948 mm long, 2,015 mm wide, 1,762 mm high; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 2,295 kg (xDrive30d) to 2,495 kg (xDrive50e) | 4,960 mm long, 2,004 mm wide (2,212 mm with mirrors), 1,700 mm high; 2,975 mm wheelbase; X6 M Competition 4,948 mm long, 2,019 mm wide, 1,695 mm high; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 2,240 kg (xDrive40i) to 2,445 kg (X6 M Competition) |
