2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 2005 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (355 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (330 Nm). This means 2006 BMW MM Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 2005 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | MM Roadster | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 85 L |
