BMW X5 E70 vs BMW X5 F15: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
BMW · 2006–2013
X5 E70
- Power
- 180 kW245 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.6 s
- Top speed
- 210 km/h
BMW · 2013–2018
X5 F15
- Power
- 160 kW218 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.2 s
- Top speed
- 220 km/h
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: X5 E70 1 X5 F15 0
- City Too close to call Length: 4,854 mm vs 4,886 mm
- Performance X5 E70 0–100 km/h: 7.6 s vs 8.2 s
In plain words
BMW X5 E70 is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 7.6 s against 8.2 s for BMW X5 F15. BMW X5 F15 is 32 mm longer than BMW X5 E70 (4,886 mm vs 4,854 mm). BMW X5 E70 is the older design (from 2006); BMW X5 F15 arrived in 2013. On the catalog figures, the BMW X5 E70 is the pick for performance.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | X5 E70 | X5 F15 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | B · 513 | B · 504 |
| Power | 40 | 37 |
| Grip | 52 | 52 |
| Handling | 54 | 55 |
| Top speed | 42 | 46 |
| Launch | 45 | 41 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 X5 E70xDrive30d · diesel · 180 kW (245 PS) 15.47 sat 139 km/h
- 2 X5 F15xDrive25d · diesel · 160 kW (218 PS) 15.82 sat 136 km/h · +0.35 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| X5 E70 | X5 F15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,854 mm191.1 in | 4,886 mm192.4 in +32 mm +1.3 in +0.7% |
| Width | 1,933 mm76.1 in | 1,938 mm76.3 in +5 mm +0.2 in +0.3% |
| Height | 1,766 mm69.5 in | 1,762 mm69.4 in −4 mm −0.2 in −0.2% |
| Wheelbase | 2,933 mm115.5 in | 2,933 mm115.5 in |
| Fits a standard garage? | Too wide | Too wide |
Difference vs X5 E70 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| BMW X5 E70 | BMW X5 F15 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | xDrive30d · diesel · 180 kW (245 PS) | xDrive25d · diesel · 160 kW (218 PS) |
| Production years | 2006–2013 | 2013–2018 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 180 kW (245 PS) 241 hp Better | 160 kW (218 PS) 215 hp |
| Power, all versions | 180–408 kW (245–555 PS) 241–547 hp | 160–423 kW (218–575 PS) 215–567 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft Better | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 7.6 s Better | 8.2 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 210 km/h 130 mph | 220 km/h 137 mph Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 3,000 cc · 6 cyl 3.0 l | 2,000 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l |
| Engine code | N57D30O0 | N47 |
| Gearbox | automatic | automatic |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,854 mm 191.1 in | 4,886 mm 192.4 in |
| Width | 1,933 mm 76.1 in | 1,938 mm 76.3 in |
| Height | 1,766 mm 69.5 in | 1,762 mm 69.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,933 mm 115.5 in | 2,933 mm 115.5 in |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (6): Body, Country, Fuel, Gearbox, Drive, Wheelbase.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).