BMW X6 2012 vs Land Rover Discovery 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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BMW X6 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X6 engine produces 13 HP more power than Land Rover Discovery, but torque is 40 NM less than Land Rover Discovery. Thanks to more power BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 9.3 | |
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The BMW X6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X6 consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Discovery, which means that by driving the BMW X6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1410 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1540 km on highway | 980 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) | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | |
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 | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| 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: | 4.91 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.89 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X6 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Land Rover Discovery, which means BMW X6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`780 | 3`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 400 | 12 000 | |
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