BMW X6 2019 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Estate car / wagon | |
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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 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 374 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW X6 engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.6 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X6 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X6 could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 930 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 216 mm (8.5 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X3, BMW 4 sērija, BMW X4 | |
| 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 X6 2019 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW X6 2019 3.0 engine BMW 3 sērija 2018 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW X6 is larger. BMW X6 is 23 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 18 cm wider, while the height of BMW X6 is 26 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1530 litres | 1510 litres | |
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BMW X6 has more luggage capacity. BMW X6 has 80 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X6 (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X6 is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means BMW X6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`800 kg | 2`365 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`235 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 565 kg | 595 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| BMW X6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW X6, so BMW X6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 56 200 | 21 200 | |
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