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BMW X5 E70 vs BMW 5 Series F10: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

BMW X5 E70

BMW · 2006–2013

X5 E70

B PI 513

Power
180 kW245 PS
0–100 km/h
7.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h

Version spec sheet

Photo: Ethan Llamas / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
BMW 5 Series F10

BMW · 2010–2017

5 Series F10

Power
140 kW190 PS
0–100 km/h
-
Top speed
-

Photo: OSX / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: X5 E70 1 5 Series F10 1

  • City 5 Series F10 Width: 1,860 mm vs 1,933 mm
  • Off-road X5 E70 Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs Rear-wheel drive · Sedan

In plain words

BMW X5 E70 has more power: 180 kW (245 PS) against 140 kW (190 PS) for BMW 5 Series F10. BMW 5 Series F10 is 45 mm longer than BMW X5 E70 (4,899 mm vs 4,854 mm). BMW X5 E70 is the older design (from 2006); BMW 5 Series F10 arrived in 2010. On the catalog figures, the BMW 5 Series F10 is the pick for city; the BMW X5 E70 is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the BMW 5 Series F10 yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

X5 E70 · 5 Series F10
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft21 ft22 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ftWheelbase 2,933 mmWheelbase 9 ft 7 inLength 4,854 mmLength 15 ft 11 in1,766 mm5 ft 10 inWheelbase 2,968 mmWheelbase 9 ft 9 inLength 4,899 mmLength 16 ft 1 in1,460 mm4 ft 9 in
X5 E705 Series F10
Length 4,854 mm191.1 in 4,899 mm192.9 in +45 mm +1.8 in +0.9%
Width 1,933 mm76.1 in 1,860 mm73.2 in −73 mm −2.9 in −3.8%
Height 1,766 mm69.5 in 1,460 mm57.5 in −306 mm −12.0 in −17.3%
Wheelbase 2,933 mm115.5 in 2,968 mm116.9 in +35 mm +1.4 in +1.2%
Fits a standard garage? Too wideTight

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.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

BMW X5 E70BMW 5 Series F10
General
Version xDrive30d · diesel · 180 kW (245 PS) 520d · diesel · 140 kW (190 PS)
Production years 2006–2013 2010–2017
Body SUV Sedan
Class No data E-segment (executive)
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 140 kW (190 PS) 188 hp
Power, all versions 180–408 kW (245–555 PS) 241–547 hp 135–412 kW (184–560 PS) 181–553 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 400 Nm 295 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 No data
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 No data
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 B47D20
Gearbox automatic No data
Drive All-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,854 mm 191.1 in 4,899 mm 192.9 in
Width 1,933 mm 76.1 in 1,860 mm 73.2 in
Height 1,766 mm 69.5 in 1,460 mm 57.5 in
Wheelbase 2,933 mm 115.5 in 2,968 mm 116.9 in

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

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