BMW X6 2014 vs BMW 7 series 2015
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 450 HP | 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 4.4 seconds | |
| BMW X6 and BMW 7 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.0 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X6 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X6 could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X6 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 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: | 300'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.48 m | |
| BMW X6 is 19 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 9 cm wider, while the height of BMW X6 is 22 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 litres | no data | |
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BMW X6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW X6 has 65 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. The BMW 7 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.8 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X6 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`885 | 2`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 37 200 | 45 000 | |
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