2005 Ford Escape vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (296 HP) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 666 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 X5 (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Escape | X5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 85 L |
