2006 Lexus IS 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 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lexus IS would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (480 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2006 Lexus IS. (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus IS.
Because 2012 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Lexus IS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 BMW X6 (779 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus IS. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus IS | 2012 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | IS | X6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 480 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4879 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1689 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 85 L |
