2013 BMW M6 vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, both 2013 BMW M6 and 2013 BMW X5 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 256 more horse power than 2013 BMW X5. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2013 BMW M6.
Because 2013 BMW X5 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 X5 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X5. (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 BMW M6 | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M6 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4395 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0 :1 | 10.2 :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 | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4903 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2106 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1374 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2851 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
