2009 BMW X6 vs. 2006 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2009 BMW X6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X6 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 17 kg more than 2009 BMW X6.
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 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X6 | 2006 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | X6 | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 2162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |
