2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X3 (311 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X3 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW X3 (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Five Hundred | X3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |
