BMW X6 2019 vs BMW 5 series 2011
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW X6 engine produces 9 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 60 NM more than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.7 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X6 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X6 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2011 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 5 sērija 2011 3.0 engine | |||
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 | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X6 is 0.7 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`660 | 2`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| BMW X6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 325 percent more cases than BMW X6, so BMW X6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 75 000 | 11 200 | |
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