2012 Lexus LFA vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, both 2012 Lexus LFA 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 4,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LFA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2012 BMW X6. (304 HP @ 440 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 705 kg more than 2012 Lexus LFA.
Because 2012 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lexus LFA. 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 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus LFA. (479 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus LFA.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Lexus LFA | 2012 BMW X6 | |
Make | Lexus | BMW |
Model | LFA | X6 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 8700 RPM | 440 RPM |
Torque | 479 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4506 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1983 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1219 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2606 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 85 L |