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BMW X5 vs BMW X6 – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether BMW X5 or BMW X6 fits your lifestyle better.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW X5 has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 77100 £, while the BMW X6 costs 83600 £. That’s a price difference of around 6514 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW X5 manages with 3 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the BMW X6 with 7.20 L. The difference is about 4.20 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

Both models deliver identical power – 625 HP each.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.90 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 750 Nm.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

Both models weigh roughly the same – around 2240 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X5 offers to a small extent more room – 650 L compared to 580 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X5 performs to a small extent better – up to 1870 L, which is about 340 L more than the BMW X6.

When it comes to payload, BMW X5 hardly perceptible takes the win – 705 kg compared to 695 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW X5 shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L
  • Electric Range : 105 km
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BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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BMW X6

The BMW X6 stands out with its distinctive coupe-like silhouette, merging the elegance of a sports car with the commanding presence of an SUV. Inside, the luxurious cabin offers premium materials and cutting-edge technology, ensuring that both driver and passengers travel in comfort and style. The vehicle's agile handling and robust performance make it a favourite among those who seek both aesthetics and driving dynamism.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
77100 - 143500 £
Price
83600 - 146400 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
Consumption L/100km
7.2 - 12.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
188 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 83 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2240 - 2495 kg
Curb weight
2240 - 2445 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
580 L
Length
4935 - 4948 mm
Length
4948 - 4960 mm
Width
2004 - 2015 mm
Width
2004 - 2019 mm
Height
1755 - 1765 mm
Height
1695 - 1700 mm
Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
Max trunk capacity
1530 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
595 - 695 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
235 - 250 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
BMW

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