2010 BMW M6 vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, both 2010 BMW M6 and 2010 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2010 BMW X5. (350 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2010 BMW M6.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW X5. (474 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW X5. 2010 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW M6 | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M6 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4872 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1377 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2781 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
