1999 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X6 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1999 Ford Expedition. (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Expedition weights approximately 210 kg more than 2011 BMW X6.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Expedition. (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Expedition | 2011 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Expedition | X6 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 85 L |
