BMW X5 2007 vs BMW X6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8 seconds | |
| BMW X5 and BMW X6 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW X5 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X6, which means that by driving the BMW X5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X5 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | 212 mm (8.3 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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.69 m | |
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BMW X5 is smaller, but higher. BMW X5 is 3 cm shorter than the BMW X6, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X5 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 570 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1750 litres | 1450 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW X5 has 50 litres more trunk space than the BMW X6. The BMW X6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 300 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW X6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`755 | 2`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 13 600 | |
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