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BMW X5 F15 vs BMW X5 G05: specs side by side

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

BMW X5 F15

BMW · 2013–2018

X5 F15

B PI 504

Power
160 kW218 PS
0–100 km/h
8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
Kerb mass
-

Version spec sheet

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BMW X5 G05

BMW · 2018–2026

X5 G05

B PI 547

Power
390 kW530 PS
0–100 km/h
4.3 s
Top speed
-
Kerb mass
3,275 kg

Version spec sheet

Photo: Dinkun Chen / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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At a glance

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

Categories won: X5 F15 1 X5 G05 1

  • City X5 F15 Width: 1,938 mm vs 2,004 mm
  • Performance X5 G05 0–100 km/h: 4.3 s vs 8.2 s
  • Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs All-wheel drive · SUV

In plain words

BMW X5 G05 is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 4.3 s against 8.2 s for BMW X5 F15. BMW X5 G05 is 49 mm longer than BMW X5 F15 (4,935 mm vs 4,886 mm). BMW X5 F15 is the older design (from 2013); BMW X5 G05 arrived in 2018. On the catalog figures, the BMW X5 F15 is the pick for city; the BMW X5 G05 is the pick for performance. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the BMW X5 F15 yet, so some checks above leave it out.

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.

Race Stats side by side
StatX5 F15X5 G05
PIB · 504B · 547
Power 37 55
Grip 52 34
Handling 55 15
Top speed 46 75
Launch 41 71

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. 1 X5 G05M50i · petrol · 390 kW (530 PS) 12.69 sat 175 km/h
  2. 2 X5 F15xDrive25d · diesel · 160 kW (218 PS) 15.82 sat 136 km/h · +3.13 s

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Size and weight

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

X5 F15 · X5 G05
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 4,886 mmLength 16 ft 0 in1,762 mm5 ft 9 inWheelbase 2,975 mmWheelbase 9 ft 9 inLength 4,935 mmLength 16 ft 2 in1,765 mm5 ft 9 in
X5 F15X5 G05
Length 4,886 mm192.4 in 4,935 mm194.3 in +49 mm +1.9 in +1.0%
Width 1,938 mm76.3 in 2,004 mm78.9 in +66 mm +2.6 in +3.4%
Height 1,762 mm69.4 in 1,765 mm69.5 in +3 mm +0.1 in +0.2%
Wheelbase 2,933 mm115.5 in 2,975 mm117.1 in +42 mm +1.7 in +1.4%
Fits a standard garage? Too wideToo wide

Difference vs X5 F15 (±). 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 F15BMW X5 G05
General
Version xDrive25d · diesel · 160 kW (218 PS) M50i · petrol · 390 kW (530 PS)
Production years 2013–2018 2018–2026
Body SUV SUV
Country Germany Germany
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 160 kW (218 PS) 215 hp 390 kW (530 PS) 523 hp Better
Power, all versions 160–423 kW (218–575 PS) 215–567 hp 195–460 kW (265–625 PS) 261–617 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. 450 Nm 332 lb-ft 750 Nm 553 lb-ft Better
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. 8.2 s 4.3 s Better
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. 220 km/h 137 mph No data
Power per tonne No data 119 kW/t 145 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Diesel Petrol
Engine 2,000 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l 4,400 cc · 8 cyl 4.4 l
Engine code N47 N63
Gearbox automatic automatic
Drive All-wheel drive All-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,886 mm 192.4 in 4,935 mm 194.3 in
Width 1,938 mm 76.3 in 2,004 mm 78.9 in
Height 1,762 mm 69.4 in 1,765 mm 69.5 in
Wheelbase 2,933 mm 115.5 in 2,975 mm 117.1 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. No data 3,275 kg 7,220 lb
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. No data 14.4 l/100 km 16.3 mpg US
CO₂ No data 329 g/km
Fuel cost per year No data €3,780/year estimated
Safety
Euro NCAP No data ★★★★★ (2018)

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

Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.

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