2012 BMW X6 vs. Its Competition

2012 BMW X6 AWD 4-door 35i Side Exterior View

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The Range Rover Sport is, well, sporty, and a more compact version of the standard Range Rover, much like the X6's relationship to the X5.

The Porsche Cayenne offers similar or better handling, with slightly better cargo space than the X6.

Finally, Infiniti's pair of FX models closely mimics BMW's engine offerings, with a potent V-6 and an even stronger V-8, but with more classical styling, much lower prices, and more car-like demeanor.

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8.2 The 2012 BMW X6 is no longer alone in the coupe-like SUV market, but it remains one of the best options, for its performance, luxury, utility, and style.	8.2 The 2012 Infiniti FX35 and FX50 look like they sacrifice some practicality in the name of a sexy design and scorching performance—and that's exactly the case.	8.2 The 2012 Infiniti FX35 and FX50 look like they sacrifice some practicality in the name of a sexy design and scorching performance—and that's exactly the case.	7.8 An impressive performer both on and off-road, the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has the broadest reach of any luxury SUV we know.	8.2 The 2012 Porsche Cayenne comes equipped to take on a rugged trail, the racetrack, and child ferrying, all in the same day.
MSRP From
$59,600	$43,700	$59,800	$60,045	$48,200
Gas Mileage
14 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy	16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy	14 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy	12 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy	15 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy
Engine
Turbocharged Gas I6	Gas V6	Gas V8	Gas V8	Gas V6
EPA Class
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle	2WD Sport Utility	4WD Sport Utility	4WD Sport Utility Vehicle	Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Style Name
AWD 4-Door 35i	RWD 4-Door	AWD 4-Door	4WD 4-Door HSE	AWD 4-Door Man
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
4	5	5	5	5
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
4dr Sports Activity Coupe	4 Door SUV	4 Door SUV	Sport Utility	Sport Utility Vehicle
Transmission
Automatic	Automatic w/OD	Automatic w/OD	Automatic w/CommandShift	Manual