2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2013 BMW X6
To start off, 2013 BMW X6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,395 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2013 BMW X6. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 538 kg more than 2013 BMW X6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW X6 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2013 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | X6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.2 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2195 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 85 L |
