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: | 11 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, if possible |
1800 litres | 1750 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: | 2`515 kg | 2`750 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`835 kg | 2`070 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 680 kg | 680 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 27 600 | 12 200 | |
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