2011 BMW X6 vs. 2011 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2011 BMW X6 and 2011 Nissan Xterra 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 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Xterra. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 491 kg more than 2011 Nissan Xterra. 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 Nissan Xterra. 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 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW X6 | 2011 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | X6 | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4879 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1689 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
