BMW X5 2010 vs BMW X6 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW X5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW X6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
| BMW X5 engine produces 48 HP more power than BMW X6, but torque is 160 NM less than BMW X6. Despite the higher power, BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 6.0 | |
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The BMW X6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X5 consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X5 could require 615 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1410 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1540 km on highway | ||
| BMW X6 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 9 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 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 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. BMW X6 2012 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. The ... More about BMW X6 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
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BMW X5 is smaller, but higher. BMW X5 is 5 cm shorter than the BMW X6, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X5 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1750 litres | no data | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW X5 has 40 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.8 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`750 | 2`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 16 800 | |
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