BMW X6 2019 vs BMW 5 series 2010
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| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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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 | Manual/Automatic | |
| BMW X6 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 5 series has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X6 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 5 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 4.4 | 2.0 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 - 530 HP | 184 - 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 - 760 NM | 270 - 740 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.3 - 6.5 seconds | 4.7 - 8.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 - 10.7 | 4.5 - 11.0 | |
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BMW X6 petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, BMW X6 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 216 mm (8.5 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X6 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW X6 is larger. BMW X6 is 4 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 14 cm wider, while the height of BMW X6 is 23 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1530 litres | no data | |
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BMW X6 has more luggage capacity. BMW X6 has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X6 is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means BMW X6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`889 | ~ 2`305 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 76 000 | 11 600 | |
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