2013 Ford Explorer vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, both 2013 Ford Explorer and 2013 BMW 6 series were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2013 Ford Explorer. (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Explorer weights approximately 331 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series.
Because 2013 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 6 series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Explorer 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 6 series (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Explorer. (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford Explorer | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Explorer | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8: 1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2146 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5006 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2291 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1803 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
