Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Flex | BMW X6 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 115.5 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 192.1 in | 10.2 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 78.1 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 66.5 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4839 lb. | 5269 lb. | -430 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 38.3 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 59.9 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.0 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.2 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 57.0 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 35.9 in | 8.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 0.0 in | 38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 0.0 in | 41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.4 in | 0.0 in | 33.4 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 42.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 20.1 | 24.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 51.2 ft3 | 35.5 ft3 |
2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |