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Compare 2021 BMW X6 vs Ford Explorer Hybrid vs 2021 Lexus RX Hybrid

2021 BMW X6
2021 BMW X6
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$65,050
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1
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Ford Explorer Hybrid
2021 Ford Explorer Hybrid
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$53,085
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
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2021 Lexus RX Hybrid
2021 Lexus RX Hybrid
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$47,820
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4
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Overview

Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Engine
3.3L V6 Hybrid
Engine
3.5L V6 Hybrid
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 31 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
6 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
18.2 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A

Photos

2021 BMW X6
2020-2022 BMW X6 Rear Angle View
2020-2022 BMW X6 Dashboard
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Ford Explorer Hybrid
2020-2021 Ford Explorer Hybrid Rear Angle View
2020-2021 Ford Explorer Hybrid Dashboard
14
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2021 Lexus RX Hybrid
2020-2022 Lexus RX Hybrid Dashboard
47
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
3.3L V6 Hybrid
3.5L V6 Hybrid
Horsepower
335 hp @ 5500 rpm
318 hp @ 6500 rpm
259 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
322 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
247 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,687 lbs
4,345 lbs
4,740 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
23 MPG
23 MPG
30 MPG
City
21 MPG
20 MPG
31 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
27 MPG
28 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.7 Tons/yr
N/A
5.9 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
22.4 gallons
19.2 gallons
17.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
470.4 miles
384 miles
533.2 miles
Cruising Range Highway
582.4 miles
518.4 miles
481.6 miles

Battery Range & Charge Times

Battery Size
N/A
N/A
1.87 kWh

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
194.8 in
N/A
192.5 in
Height
66.3 in
69.9 in
67.7 in
Max Width
78.9 in
78.9 in
74.6 in
Front Width
N/A
66.9 in
64.4 in
Rear Width
N/A
66.9 in
64 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
119.1 in
109.8 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
7.9 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
6 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
N/A
43 in
44.1 in
Front Seat Headroom
N/A
40.7 in
39.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
N/A
61.8 in
57.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
59.2 in
56.6 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
N/A
39 in
38 in
Rear Seat Headroom
N/A
40.5 in
38.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
N/A
61.9 in
57.6 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
59.1 in
56 in
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
32.2 in
N/A
Third Row Headroom
N/A
38.9 in
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
54.6 in
N/A
Third Row Hip Room
N/A
40.9 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
N/A
18.2 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
N/A
87.8 ft³
32.6 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
N/A
47.9 ft³
16 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
18.2 ft³
16 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
N/A
N/A
45.2 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
20" x 9"
20" x 8.5"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
20" x 9"
20" x 8.5"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire
P275/45HR20
P255/55HR20
P235/65VR18
Rear Tire
P275/45HR20
P255/55HR20
P235/65VR18
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Jet Black
  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Atlas Blue Metallic
  • Blue Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Silver Spruce Metallic
  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Rich Copper Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
  • Atomic Silver
  • Caviar
  • Matador Red Mica
  • Moonbeam Beige Metallic
  • Nebula Gray Pearl
  • Nightfall Mica
  • Nori Green Pearl
  • Obsidian

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Arctic Gray Metallic
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Flamenco Red Metallic
  • Manhattan Green Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Phytonic Blue Metallic
  • Sparkling Brown Metallic
N/A
Eminent White Pearl

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Coffee, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Tacora Red, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
N/A
  • Ash, Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim
  • Birch, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Birch, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Black, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Black, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Black, Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim
  • Glazed Caramel, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Glazed Caramel, Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim
  • Parchment, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Parchment, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Parchment, Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Coffee, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White/Night Blue, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery (ZA)
  • Tartufo, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
N/A
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Optional
Not Available
Optional
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Optional
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Optional
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Not Available
Optional

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Optional
Not Available
Optional
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Not Available
Standard
A/C
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Rear A/C
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Side Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
8 Years / 80,000 Miles
N/A
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
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