2011 BMW X6 vs. 2011 GMC Acadia
To start off, both 2011 BMW X6 and 2011 GMC Acadia were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X6 (480 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2011 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 503 kg more than 2011 GMC Acadia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 GMC Acadia. 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 (779 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW X6 | 2011 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | X6 | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 779 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2615 kg | 2112 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4879 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1986 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1689 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 83 L |
