BMW X6 2008 vs Audi Q3 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW X6 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X6 engine produces 109 HP more power than Audi Q3, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Audi Q3. Thanks to more power BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X6 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X6 could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X6 consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q3 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: | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | 184 mm (7.2 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 X6 2008 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW X6 2008 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.61 m | |
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BMW X6 is larger. BMW X6 is 50 cm longer than the Audi Q3, 15 cm wider, while the height of BMW X6 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1450 litres | no data | |
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BMW X6 has more luggage capacity. BMW X6 has 110 litres more trunk space than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X6 is 1 metres more than that of the Audi Q3, which means BMW X6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`710 | 2`185 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi Q3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X6 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Audi Q3, so Audi Q3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 12 600 | |
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