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BMW X6 xDriveM50d
Suv · Diesel · AWD
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BMW X3 M Competition
Suv · Gasoline
BMW X6 xDriveM50d
Car A
BMW X6 xDriveM50d
A powerful AWD diesel SUV that combines 400 hp punch with usable space, the BMW X6 xDriveM50d suits growing families who take longer trips. It balances strong acceleration with efficiency for its class at 7.1 L/100 km.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety7.1 L/100kmAWD
BMW X3 M Competition
Car B
BMW X3 M Competition
The BMW X3 M Competition blends supercar-grade pace with SUV practicality for performance-minded families. It excels on open roads, but its price and fuel use temper city and budget appeal.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety626 hp
Why compared performance gapdifferent powertrainsame body typesame brandsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 76 / 74
City 27 / 32
Budget / value 41 / 36
Road trip 75 / 57
Performance 40 / 45
Cargo 40 / 38
Practical 56 / 47
Premium 68 / 64
Winter 80 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X6 xDriveM50d · Orange = BMW X3 M Competition

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW X6 xDriveM50d BMW X3 M Competition
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Pros & cons

BMW X6 xDriveM50d

  • 400 hp and 760 Nm deliver quick 0-100 km/h in 5.2 s for confident passing
  • AWD traction adds reassurance for winter and mixed-weather driving
  • 580 L cargo area and five seats work well for growing families and road trips
  • Efficient for its class at a quoted 7.1 L/100 km

BMW X3 M Competition

  • Supercar-like acceleration (0–100 km/h in 3.8 s) and 626 hp
  • Very high top speed (286 km/h) favors confident long-distance travel
  • Usable family space with 5 seats and a 550 L trunk
  • Premium positioning with a strong safety standing in our data

Verdict

Pick BMW X6 xDriveM50d if…
Best fuel economy
BMW X6 xDriveM50d uses 7.1 L/100km vs 12.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW X3 M Competition if…
More power
BMW X3 M Competition puts out 626 hp vs 400 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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