2009 BMW X6 xDrive 50i vs. 2009 BMW X6 xDrive 35d
To start off, both 2009 BMW X6 xDrive 50i and 2009 BMW X6 xDrive 35d were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW X6 xDrive 50i is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X6 xDrive 50i (401 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2009 BMW X6 xDrive 35d. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X6 xDrive 50i should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X6 xDrive 35d. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X6 xDrive 50i weights approximately 80 kg more than 2009 BMW X6 xDrive 35d. 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 xDrive 50i (610 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW X6 xDrive 35d. (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X6 xDrive 50i will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW X6 xDrive 35d.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X6 xDrive 50i | 2009 BMW X6 xDrive 35d | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X6 | X6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4395 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2265 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |
