BMW 7 series 2015 vs BMW X6 2014
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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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 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 326 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW X6, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW X6. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.6 | |
| BMW 7 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X6, which means that by driving the BMW 7 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 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 X6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.24 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.70 m | |
| BMW 7 series is 33 cm longer than the BMW X6, 9 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 7 series is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1525 litres | |
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BMW X6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 65 litres less trunk space than the BMW X6. This could mean that the BMW 7 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 43 000 | 37 400 | |
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