Ford Explorer 2010 vs BMW X6 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Explorer) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW X6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 345 NM | 740 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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BMW X6 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Explorer engine produces 132 HP less power than BMW X6, whereas torque is 395 NM less than BMW X6. Due to the lower power, Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 7.7 | |
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The BMW X6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Explorer could require 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| BMW X6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
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Ford Explorer is larger. Ford Explorer is 13 cm longer than the BMW X6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford Explorer is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 570 litres | |
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Ford Explorer has more luggage capacity. Ford Explorer has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW X6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 15 800 | |
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