2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid vs. 2010 BMW X6 xDrive35i
To start off, both 2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid and 2010 BMW X6 xDrive35i 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 X6 ActiveHybrid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid (480 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2010 BMW X6 xDrive35i. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X6 xDrive35i. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid weights approximately 395 kg more than 2010 BMW X6 xDrive35i. 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 X6 ActiveHybrid (779 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW X6 xDrive35i. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW X6 xDrive35i.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid | 2010 BMW X6 xDrive35i | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X6 | 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 | 480 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 779 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2615 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4879 mm | 4879 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1689 mm | 1689 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |
