2011 BMW X6 vs. 2012 GMC Acadia

To start off, 2012 GMC Acadia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW X6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW X6 would be higher. 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 2012 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 503 kg more than 2012 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 2012 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 2012 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 2012 GMC Acadia.

Compare all specifications:

2011 BMW X6 2012 GMC Acadia
Make BMW GMC
Model X6 Acadia
Year Released 2011 2012
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 6-speed shiftable 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