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 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
| BMW X6 engine produces 21 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X6 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X6 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 135 mm (5.3 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 | 4.71 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`940 kg | 2`350 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`185 kg | 1`745 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 755 kg | 605 kg | |
| BMW X6 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW X6 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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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