BMW 6 series 2017 vs BMW X5 2013
| Body: | Hatchback | 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 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 740 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 6 series engine produces 116 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 120 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 4.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 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 km | 300'000 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 6 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW X5 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.78 m | |
| BMW 6 series is 23 cm longer than the BMW X5, 11 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 6 series is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1750 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 6 series has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. This could mean that the BMW 6 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 6 series (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW X5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 28 800 | 12 400 | |
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