2009 BMW X6 vs. 2009 Ford Expedition

To start off, both 2009 BMW X6 and 2009 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 BMW X6. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X6 weights approximately 1179 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW X6. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW X6.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW X6 2009 Ford Expedition
Make BMW Ford
Model X6 Expedition
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2977 cc 5408 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 495 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2145 kg 966 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 5250 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1970 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.9 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 106 L


 

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