2012 BMW X5 vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, both 2012 BMW X5 and 2012 BMW X6 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2012 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW X6 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X5. (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X5.
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2012 BMW X5 | 2012 BMW X6 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | X5 | X6 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 2370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1983 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |