2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (480 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 600 kg more than 2012 BMW X6.
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, 2012 BMW X6 (779 Nm) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Excursion. (475 Nm). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2012 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Excursion | X6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 480 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4879 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1689 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 85 L |
