2010 BMW X6 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW X6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW X6 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 BMW X6. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 446 kg more than 2011 Ford Falcon.

Because 2010 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Falcon. 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 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Falcon.

Compare all specifications:

2010 BMW X6 2011 Ford Falcon
Make BMW Ford
Model X6 Falcon
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2993 cc 3983 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 600 Nm 391 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 99.3 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2150 kg 1704 kg
Vehicle Length 4877 mm 4967 mm
Vehicle Width 1983 mm 1868 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 2933 mm 2838 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.7 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.7 L/100km 13 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.4 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 68 L


 

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