2017 BMW X5 vs 2017 BMW X6 - The Car Connection

2017 BMW X5

2017 BMW X6

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sDrive35i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X5 sDrive35i Sports Activity Vehicle	18	25	$53,140	$56,600
X5 xDrive35d Sports Activity Vehicle	23	29	$56,670	$60,400
X5 xDrive35i Sports Activity Vehicle	18	24	$55,275	$58,900
X5 xDrive40e iPerformance Sports Activity Vehicle	N/A	N/A	$59,275	$63,200
X5 xDrive50i Sports Activity Vehicle	15	21	$68,995	$73,650
X5 M Sports Activity Vehicle	14	19	$94,150	$100,700

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sDrive35i Sports Activity Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X6 sDrive35i Sports Activity Coupe	18	25	$58,625	$62,500
X6 xDrive35i Sports Activity Coupe	18	24	$60,765	$64,800
X6 xDrive50i Sports Activity Coupe	15	21	$72,530	$77,450
X6 M Sports Activity Coupe	14	19	$97,315	$104,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$53,140

$58,625

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$56,600

$62,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$943 / month

$1042 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 BMW X5 boasts a solid set of powertrains and features that move the sedan toward the top of any list of luxury SUVs.

The 2017 BMW X6 started the coupe-like SUV trend, and keeps above the fold with potent powertrains.

TCC Likes

Bright and stunning interior cabin
Very advanced safety features available
Strong powertrains, top to bottom

Stylish body
V-8 is compelling in its performance
Functional rear seat

TCC Dislikes

Exterior is languishing, a bit
Very small third row
Price can balloon up to six figures (!) now

A $6,000 premium over the X5
Ride is a little harsh
Not an off-roader and not a super sedan

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

38.8

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

40.5

38.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.5

59.9

Second Leg Room (in)

36.6

35.9

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.3

78.1

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

Length, Overall (in)

192.4

192

Height, Overall (in)

69.4

66.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.2

Wheelbase (in)

115.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

35.8

26.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

76.7

59.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

35.8

26.6

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P255/50WR19

P255/50HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/50WR19

P255/50HR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

595

600

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5952

6000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5952

6000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4680

4630

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

300 @ 1300

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 5800

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

205

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X5

BMW X6

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

Sports Activity Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.4

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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