BMW X5 2010 vs BMW X6 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW X6, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW X6. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW X6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X5 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X5 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 920 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: | 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: | 350'000 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 X6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X5 2010 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 X5 2010 3.0 engine 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 | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.69 m | |
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BMW X5 is smaller, but higher. BMW X5 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW X6, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X5 is 9 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: | 12.8 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`790 | 2`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 16 600 | |
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