BMW X5 M vs X6 M (F95 vs F96)

Too close to call on the Guide Score: 4 points apart, and the places each could hold overlap. Read the parts and the cost to own.

BMW F95 X5 M

55Guide Score for 2023Specialistabout $4,192 a year to own

About 54th of 69, likely 36th to 62nd

BMW F96 X6 M

51Guide Score for 2023Specialistabout $4,192 a year to own

About 55th of 69, likely 41st to 64th

The seven parts and acclaim, side by side, each with its share of that car’s score
PartF95 X5 MF96 X6 M
Heritage11 counts 14 of 10011 counts 14 of 100
Engine53 counts 14 of 10053 counts 14 of 100
Drive feel62 counts 19 of 10062 counts 19 of 100
Analog connection64 counts 10 of 10064 counts 9 of 100
Weight19 counts 10 of 10021 counts 9 of 100
Long-term valuenot measurednot measured
Ownership61 counts 19 of 10061 counts 21 of 100
Acclaim29 counts 14 of 10010 counts 14 of 100
Chance of a bill over $10,000 in five yearsunder 0.1%under 0.1%
Cost to own a year$4,192 ($2,528 to $6,342)$4,192 ($2,528 to $6,342)
The bills that decide itOil and coolant leaks around the hot vee; Leaking coolant expansion tank (S63, 2020 to 2023 cars); Carbon buildup on the intake valvesOil and coolant leaks around the hot vee; Leaking coolant expansion tank (S63, 2020 to 2023 cars); Carbon buildup on the intake valves

Guide Score method v5-final.14; each score is shown with its cost to own (about $4,192 a year to own and about $4,192 a year to own at each best year). How it works.