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. Both 2012 BMW X5 and 2012 BMW X6 are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 244 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X5. (540 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 | 2993 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4857 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1983 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1776 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |