Toyota Highlander 2013 vs BMW X6 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Highlander) 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: | 249 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 337 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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BMW X6 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Highlander engine produces 9 HP less power than BMW X6, whereas torque is 223 NM less than BMW X6. Due to the lower power, Toyota Highlander reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 6.0 | |
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The BMW X6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Highlander consumes 4.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Highlander could require 690 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1410 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1540 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: | 21 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, 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. | |||
| 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.
The ... More about BMW X6 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
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Toyota Highlander is smaller, but slightly higher. Toyota Highlander is 4 cm shorter than the BMW X6, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Highlander is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 391 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 391 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2370 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 5.9 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Highlander is 6.9 metres less than that of the BMW X6, which means Toyota Highlander can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`755 | 2`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 16 600 | |
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