2012 BMW X6 vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2012 BMW X6 and 2012 BMW Z4 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 65 more horse power than 2012 BMW Z4. (335 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 760 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW Z4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 BMW X6 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4. 2012 BMW X6 has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW X6 | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X6 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4242 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1983 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |
