2011 BMW X5 vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW X6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW X6 would be higher. Both 2011 BMW X5 and 2010 BMW X6 are equipped with a 4,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2010 BMW X6. (480 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2011 BMW X5.
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 (779 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X5. (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW X5 | 2010 BMW X6 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X5 | X6 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 555 HP | 480 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4879 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1763 mm | 1689 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |
