2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i vs. 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d
To start off, both 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i and 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d. (261 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d weights approximately 105 kg more than 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d (576 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i. (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i | 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X5 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2 :1 | 17 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4857 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2197 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1776 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |
