2010 BMW X6 xDrive30d vs. 2010 BMW X6 xDrive40d
To start off, both 2010 BMW X6 xDrive30d and 2010 BMW X6 xDrive40d were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 BMW X6 xDrive30d and 2010 BMW X6 xDrive40d are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X6 xDrive40d (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 BMW X6 xDrive30d. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 xDrive40d should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X6 xDrive30d. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 xDrive40d weights approximately 35 kg more than 2010 BMW X6 xDrive30d. 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, both vehicles can yield 600 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW X6 xDrive30d | 2010 BMW X6 xDrive40d | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X6 | X6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1983 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |
