2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 158 kg more than 2012 BMW X6.
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, 2012 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Durango. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 2012 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Durango | X6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 85 L |
