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BMW X6 vs Nissan Townstar comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (84,100 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X6 or Nissan Townstar?

BMW X6 vs Nissan Townstar: Key differences

BMW X6

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

X6

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Nissan Townstar is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the BMW X6 costs 84,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,240 £.

Townstar

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X6 offers clearly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 503 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X6 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 13.3 s. That’s about 9.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X6 delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 505 Nm more.

X6

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Nissan Townstar offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar is marginally lighter – 2,041 kg compared to 2,240 kg. The difference is around 199 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X6 carries a bit more – 695 kg compared to 594 kg. That’s a difference of about 101 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X6 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £84,100
X6

BMW X6

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.2 - 12.7 L/100km
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Reviews BMW X6

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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marcus
9 Jun 2026, 16:23:07

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Ioana Annayse Simion
26 Jan 2026, 17:50:11

BMW IS BEST!!!!!!

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Nissan Townstar

The Nissan Townstar is a pragmatic city companion that blends clever packaging with a calm, easygoing drive, making it ideal for urban errands and small-business hauls. It won't win any style contests, but its tidy interior, sensible features and no-nonsense character make it a genuinely useful buy for people who value practicality over pizzazz.

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Reviews Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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J
9 Oct 2025, 15:40:28

A fantastic model with true SUV character. Noticeably more space, generous luggage capacity and a high driving position — just like an SUV — and, best of all, finally a petrol engine (instead of the diesels the competition offers), which is a great alternative. LPG installation is possible, too.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
84,100 - 147,300 £
Price
35,800 - 37,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.2 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
265 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
188 - 288 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
580 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,004 - 2,019 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
595 - 695 kg
Payload
594 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the BMW X6 have?

The BMW X6 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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