Ford Explorer 2015 vs BMW X6 2014
| 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 | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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BMW X6 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Explorer and BMW X6 have the same engine power, but Ford Explorer torque is 214 NM less than BMW X6. Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 6.0 | |
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The BMW X6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 5 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 750 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 1410 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1540 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: | 5.02 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.79 m | 1.70 m | |
| Ford Explorer is 11 cm longer than the BMW X6, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Explorer is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1525 litres | |
| Ford Explorer has 15 litres more trunk space than the BMW X6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 33 400 | |
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