BMW X6 2019 vs BMW 5 series 2011

 
BMW X6
2019 -
BMW 5 series
2011 - 2013
Body: Crossover / SUVSedan
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 340 HP258 HP
Torque: 700 NM560 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.5 seconds6.1 seconds
BMW X6 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW X6 engine produces 82 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 140 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data5.7
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres70 litres

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance: 216 mm (8.5 inches)141 mm (5.6 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 9 years16 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 6 sērijaInstalled on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.94 m4.90 m
Width: 2.00 m1.86 m
Height: 1.70 m1.46 m
BMW X6 is larger.
BMW X6 is 4 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 14 cm wider, while the height of BMW X6 is 23 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 580 litres520 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1530 litresno data
BMW X6 has more luggage capacity.
BMW X6 has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 12.6 meters11.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW X6 is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means BMW X6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`9502`405
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

low
BMW X6 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 325 percent more cases than BMW X6, so BMW X6 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 75 20011 800
Pros and Cons: BMW X6 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
BMW 5 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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