BMW X6 2008 vs BMW X5 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
|
BMW X6 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X6 engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW X5. Thanks to more power BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
|
The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X6 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X6 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X6 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 16 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 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
|
BMW X6 is larger, but lower. BMW X6 is 2 cm longer than the BMW X5, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW X6 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1450 litres | 1750 litres | |
|
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 | 12.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`710 | 2`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 14 800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW X6 has
|
BMW X5 has
| |