2011 BMW 730 vs. 2011 BMW X6

To start off, both 2011 BMW 730 and 2011 BMW X6 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 BMW 730 and 2011 BMW X6 are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 244 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2011 BMW 730.

Because 2011 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 730. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 730. (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 730.

Compare all specifications:

2011 BMW 730 2011 BMW X6
Make BMW BMW
Model 730 X6
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Sedan 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 244 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 540 Nm 600 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 246 km/hour 209 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.2 seconds 7.5 seconds
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type 8-speed shiftable automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1940 kg 2150 kg
Vehicle Length 5072 mm 4877 mm
Vehicle Width 1902 mm 1983 mm
Vehicle Height 1479 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2933 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.5 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.8 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 85 L


 

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