2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 2013 BMW X6
To start off, 2013 BMW X6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Freestyle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Freestyle would be higher. At 4,395 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X6 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 686 kg more than 2013 BMW X6.
Because 2013 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Freestyle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW X6 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestyle | 2013 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Freestyle | X6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2195 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |
