2011 BMW X3 vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, both 2011 BMW X3 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 X3 and 2011 BMW X6 are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X3 (311 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 BMW X6. (304 HP @ 440 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2011 BMW X3.
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, 2011 BMW X3 (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X6. (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X6.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW X3 | 2011 BMW X6 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | X3 | X6 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
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 | 311 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 440 RPM |
Torque | 630 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4648 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1881 mm | 1983 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1675 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 85 L |