2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestar. (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 64 kg more than 2012 BMW X3.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 BMW X3 (560 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestar. (320 Nm). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Freestar | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Freestar | X3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 67 L |
