Ford Explorer 2018 vs BMW X6 2019
| 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: | 290 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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BMW X6 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Explorer engine produces 4 HP more power than BMW X6, but torque is 304 NM less than BMW X6. Despite the higher power, Ford Explorer reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 | 6.2 | |
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The BMW X6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Explorer consumes 6.2 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 930 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 1420 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 198 mm (7.8 inches) | 216 mm (8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.79 m | 1.70 m | |
| Ford Explorer is 8 cm longer than the BMW X6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Explorer is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 595 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 595 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2313 litres | 1530 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Explorer (by 783 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 3`225 kg | 2`940 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`102 kg | 2`185 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 1`123 kg | 755 kg | |
| Ford Explorer load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 33 procentiem more than BMW X6. Therefore, Ford Explorer is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 56 200 | |
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