BMW X6 2012 vs Lexus RX 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW X6) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus RX) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 188 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW X6 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X6 engine produces 57 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 288 NM more than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 9.8 | |
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The BMW X6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X6 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that by driving the BMW X6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | Used also on Toyota Highlander | |
| 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 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.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.73 m | |
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BMW X6 is larger, but slightly lower. BMW X6 is 11 cm longer than the Lexus RX, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW X6 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 446 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1450 litres | 1570 litres | |
| BMW X6 has 124 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X6 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Lexus RX, which means BMW X6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`675 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | 27 600 | |
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