BMW X6 2008 vs BMW X5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 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 (BMW X5) 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: | 286 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW X6 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X6 engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 265 NM more than BMW X5. Thanks to more power BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 12.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW X6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X6 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that by driving the BMW X6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X6 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 680 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 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: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.77 m | |
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BMW X6 is larger, but lower. BMW X6 is 3 cm longer than the BMW X5, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW X6 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1450 litres | 1750 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW X6 has 50 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. This could mean that the BMW X6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 300 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.8 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X6 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW X5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`710 | 2`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 8600 | |
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