2010 BMW X6 vs. 2010 Ford Flex
To start off, both 2010 BMW X6 and 2010 Ford Flex were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X6 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 2010 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 387 kg more than 2010 Ford Flex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Flex. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 BMW X6 (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW X6 | 2010 Ford Flex | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | X6 | Flex |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 555 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2415 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 2995 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
