BMW X6 2012 vs Nissan Murano 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 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 (Nissan Murano) 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: | 258 HP | 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 368 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW X6 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X6 engine produces 4 HP more power than Nissan Murano, whereas torque is 192 NM more than Nissan Murano. Thanks to more power BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 8.3 | |
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The BMW X6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X6 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Murano, which means that by driving the BMW X6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1410 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1540 km on highway | 920 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3 | Used also on Nissan Pathfinder | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW X6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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 | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
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BMW X6 is larger. BMW X6 is 1 cm longer than the Nissan Murano, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW X6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 909 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1897 litres | |
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Nissan Murano has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW X6 has 329 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Murano. This could mean that the BMW X6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`780 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 600 | 19 400 | |
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