2006 BMW X5 vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2006 BMW X5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 BMW X5. (282 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1045 kg more than 2006 BMW X5. 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (575 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X5. (441 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW X5 | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | X5 | Excursion |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 3240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 167 L |