Infiniti FX 2008 vs BMW X6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Infiniti FX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW X6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 307 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 355 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Infiniti FX engine produces 21 HP more power than BMW X6, but torque is 225 NM less than BMW X6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 8.3 | |
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The BMW X6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Infiniti FX consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Infiniti FX could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1190 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Infiniti Q50 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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 2008 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW X6 2008 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.69 m | |
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Infiniti FX is smaller. Infiniti FX is 2 cm shorter than the BMW X6, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Infiniti FX is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 376 litres | 570 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | 1450 litres | |
| Infiniti FX has 194 litres less trunk space than the BMW X6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Infiniti FX (by 420 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Infiniti FX is 1.6 metres less than that of the BMW X6, which means Infiniti FX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 2`710 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 13 400 | |
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