2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2013 BMW X6
To start off, 2013 BMW X6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2013 BMW X6. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 119 kg more than 2013 BMW X6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW X6 (610 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2013 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | X6 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2489 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4783 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 2195 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1788 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2743 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 85 L |
