2001 BMW X5 vs. 2009 Ford Taurus X
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus X is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW X5 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus X (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2001 BMW X5. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW X5 weights approximately 1063 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus X.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 BMW X5 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus X. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus X.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW X5 | 2009 Ford Taurus X | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | X5 | Taurus X |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 72 L |
