2009 BMW X6 vs. 2009 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 2009 BMW X6 and 2009 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 BMW X6. (232 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X6 weights approximately 1184 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Because 2009 BMW X6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 BMW X6 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus. (249 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus.
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2009 BMW X6 | 2009 Ford Taurus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | X6 | Taurus |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |