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: | 345 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 475 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Ford Explorer is more dynamic to drive. Ford Explorer engine produces 96 HP more power than BMW X6, but torque is 85 NM less than BMW X6. Thanks to more power Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 6.0 | |
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The BMW X6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 6.3 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 945 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 1410 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 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 | 32 400 | |
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