2013 BMW M6 vs. 2013 BMW X3
To start off, both 2013 BMW M6 and 2013 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2013 BMW X3. (237 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2013 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X3 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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X3. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 BMW M6 | 2013 BMW X3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M6 | X3 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4395 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0 :1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4903 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2106 mm | 2098 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1374 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2851 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |
