2013 BMW X6 vs. 2013 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2013 BMW X6 and 2013 Toyota Prius 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, 2013 BMW X6 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Prius. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X6 weights approximately 885 kg more than 2013 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 BMW X6 (610 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 BMW X6 | 2013 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X6 | Prius |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4395 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0 : 1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2195 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.9 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.3 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |
