2013 BMW X5 vs. 2013 BMW X6
To start off, both 2013 BMW X5 and 2013 BMW X6 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 X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 296 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X6 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2013 BMW X5.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X5. (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 BMW X5 | 2013 BMW X6 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X5 | X6 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2 :1 | 10.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4857 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2197 mm | 2195 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1776 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |
