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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2013 BMW X5. (395 HP @ 5500 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 510 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X5. (610 Nm @ 4500 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 | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4395 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 610 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 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 | 2440 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 | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 15.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |