BMW X5 E70 or BMW X6 E71?

2006–2013 vs 2008–2014 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: X5 E70 4,857 mm, X6 E71 4,877 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: X5 E70 620 l, X6 E71 570 l.
Lowest consumption: X5 E70 7.4 l/100 km, X6 E71 7.4 l/100 km.
Power: X5 E70 173–408 kW, X6 E71 173–408 kW.
Standard equipment: X5 E70 38 items (Base), X6 E71 37 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW X5 E702006–2013 · 10 engines · Base, M Sportpaket, Exclusive Edition, Sport-PaketSpecifications →Listings →

BMW X6 E712008–2014 · 8 engines · Base, M Sportpaket, Sport-Paket, ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW X5 E702006–2013no listings	BMW X6 E712008–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,854 mm–4,857 mm	Length4,876 mm–4,877 mm
Width	Width1,933 mm–1,994 mm	Width1,983 mm
Height	Height1,766 mm–1,776 mm	Height1,684 mm–1,690 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,933 mm	Wheelbase2,933 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance195 mm–222 mm	Ground clearance212 mm–222 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume620 l	Trunk volume450 l–570 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,070 kg–2,380 kg	Curb weight2,145 kg–2,525 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank85 l	Fuel tank85 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2013	Production years2008–2014
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines8
Power	Power173–408 kW (235–555 hp)	Power173–408 kW (235–555 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–4.8	Displacement (l)3.0–4.4
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.4 l/100 km · xDrive30d	Lowest consumption7.4 l/100 km · xDrive30d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · M	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · X6 M
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim38 · Base	Items in the base trim37 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim41 · M Sportpaket	Items in the top trim40 · M Sportpaket
Equipment · Comfort9 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats—	Electric Front Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 3
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels—	R19 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW X5 E70 or BMW X6 E71?

Length: BMW X6 E71 4,877 mm, BMW X5 E70 4,857 mm (a 20 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,933 vs 2,933 mm. Boot: 570 vs 620 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW X5 E70 or BMW X6 E71?

The most frugal BMW X5 E70 uses 7.4 l/100 km (xDrive30d); the most frugal BMW X6 E71 7.4 l/100 km (xDrive30d).

Which is more powerful — BMW X5 E70 or BMW X6 E71?

The strongest BMW X5 E70 makes 408 kW (555 hp) (M); the strongest BMW X6 E71 408 kW (555 hp) (X6 M).

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