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 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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BMW X6 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X6 engine produces 48 HP more power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 10 NM more than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X6 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X6 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1500 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1690 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 7 series 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) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X6 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: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 7 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
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 |
1525 litres | no data | |
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BMW X6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW X6 has 65 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. 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 | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X6 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`820 | 2`540 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 36 800 | 44 800 | |
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