BMW X5 2013 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: | 381 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 740 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 123 HP more power than BMW X6, whereas torque is 180 NM more than BMW X6. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.0 | |
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The BMW X6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X5 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1410 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 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: | 17 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, 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 X6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X5 2013 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 2013 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: | 4.89 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.70 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 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | no data | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW X5 has 70 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: | 12.7 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW X6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`900 | 2`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 600 | 16 800 | |
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