Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW X6 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 113.7 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 193.4 in | -1.3 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 73.7 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 66.5 in | 72.8 in | -6.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4894 lb. | 4706 lb. | 188 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.8 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 59.0 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 42.4 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.7 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 58.9 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.9 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -38.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.1 | 43.9 ft3 | -23.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 51.2 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -32.5 ft3 |
2008 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable,deep, luxurious and spacious rear seating (no middle seat) positioning your passengers in from the doors and with a usable middle platform. Awesome headroom for a coupe style car - I am 6ft and can sit tall. see full BMW X6 review |
2008 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
angle of seat back not adjustable. Ingress & egress without roof mounted grab handles! see full BMW X6 review |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |