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: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 381 HP | 265 HP | |
Torque: | 740 NM | 620 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
BMW X6 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X6 engine produces 116 HP more power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 120 NM more than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 78 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 1500 km in combined cycle | |
1340 km on highway | 1690 km on highway | ||
820 km with real consumption | 1050 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 | 390'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 7 series engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.91 m | 5.24 m | |
Width: | 1.99 m | 1.90 m | |
Height: | 1.70 m | 1.49 m | |
BMW X6 is 33 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 | |
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`900 | 2`540 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | below average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 37 200 | 43 400 | |
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