2001 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2013 BMW X6 M
To start off, 2013 BMW X6 M is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X6 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X6 M (547 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 M should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X6 M weights approximately 1068 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X6 M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 M will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW X6 M (678 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. (380 Nm). This means 2013 BMW X6 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Pontiac Bonneville | 2013 BMW X6 M | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Bonneville | X6 M |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 2415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4876 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2195 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 85 L |
