2006 BMW X3 vs. 2006 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2006 BMW X3 and 2006 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 BMW X3. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1021 kg more than 2006 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Ford Expedition (496 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW X3 | 2006 Ford Expedition | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | X3 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 496 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 106 L |