2008 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Infiniti QX56. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Infiniti QX56 would be higher. At 5,550 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2012 BMW X6. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 830 kg more than 2008 Infiniti QX56.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Infiniti QX56. (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Infiniti QX56.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Infiniti QX56 | 2012 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | QX56 | X6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5550 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 85 L |
