BMW X6 2014 vs BMW 7 series 2015
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 326 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW X6 engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 7 series. Due to the lower power, BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.5 | |
| BMW X6 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X6 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| 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 | 330'000 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: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, 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 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X6 2014 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. BMW 7 sērija 2015 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2015 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 5.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.49 m | |
| BMW X6 is 33 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 9 cm wider, while the height of BMW X6 is 22 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW X6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The BMW 7 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`740 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 000 | 37 400 | |
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