2011 Volkswagen CC vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen CC 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. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2010 BMW X6. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 402 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen CC.
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 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen CC | 2010 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | CC | X6 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4798 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
