2009 BMW X3 vs. 2009 BMW X6
To start off, both 2009 BMW X3 and 2009 BMW X6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X6 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 BMW X3. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X6 weights approximately 349 kg more than 2009 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 BMW X6 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW X3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X3 | 2009 BMW X6 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X3 | X6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 85 L |
