2010 BMW X6 xDrive35i vs. 2010 BMW X6 xDrive50i
To start off, both 2010 BMW X6 xDrive35i and 2010 BMW X6 xDrive50i 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 xDrive50i is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X6 xDrive50i (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2010 BMW X6 xDrive35i. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 xDrive50i should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X6 xDrive35i. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 xDrive50i weights approximately 170 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 xDrive50i (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW X6 xDrive35i. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 xDrive50i will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW X6 xDrive35i.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW X6 xDrive35i | 2010 BMW X6 xDrive50i | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X6 | X6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 2220 kg | 2390 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 | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |
