2012 BMW X6 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, both 2012 BMW X6 and 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 885 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. 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 Mini Cooper Clubman. 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 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. 2012 BMW X6 has automatic transmission and 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman has manual transmission. 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman 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.
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2012 BMW X6 | 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
Make | BMW | Mini |
Model | X6 | Cooper Clubman |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1983 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2548 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |