2009 BMW X6 vs. 2010 Opel Antara
To start off, 2010 Opel Antara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW X6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW X6 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 152 more horse power than 2010 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X6 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2010 Opel Antara. 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 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Antara. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X6 | 2010 Opel Antara | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | X6 | Antara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |
