2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2011 BMW X6. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2011 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 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, 2011 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 2011 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Lumina | X6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
