2010 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2011 BMW X6. (304 HP @ 440 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 705 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911. 2011 BMW X6 has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW X6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche 911 | 2011 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | X6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1311 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 85 L |
