BMW 6 series 2017 vs BMW X5 2010
| 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 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW X5. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 12.4 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 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 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: | 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 X5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 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. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2017 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2017 3.0 engine BMW X5 2010 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.78 m | |
| BMW 6 series is 23 cm longer than the BMW X5, 3 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`515 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 28 800 | 12 400 | |
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