2010 BMW X6 vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW X6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW X6 would be higher. Both 2010 BMW X6 and 2011 BMW X6 are equipped with a 4,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X6 (480 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2011 BMW X6. (400 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2011 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 X6 (779 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X6. (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW X6 | 2011 BMW X6 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X6 | X6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 779 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 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 | 2370 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 | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |
