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 | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 400 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 760 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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BMW X6 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X6 engine produces 142 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 200 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.7 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X6 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series 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) | 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X7 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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): | 3`010 | 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 (€): | 73 400 | 10 800 | |
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