2010 BMW X5 vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, both 2010 BMW X5 and 2010 BMW X6 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2010 BMW X6. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2010 BMW X6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2010 BMW X5 (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW X6. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW X6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW X5 | 2010 BMW X6 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X5 | X6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 555 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4879 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1763 mm | 1689 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |
