2009 BMW X6 vs. 2009 BMW X5
To start off, both 2009 BMW X6 and 2009 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X6 (401 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 BMW X5. (350 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X6 weights approximately 740 kg more than 2009 BMW X5. 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 (610 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW X5. (476 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW X5.
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2009 BMW X6 | 2009 BMW X5 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | X6 | X5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4395 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 476 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2265 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |