2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 BMW 630
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 BMW 630 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (155 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 149 kg more than 2006 BMW 630.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 630. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape 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, 2006 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2006 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Escape | 630 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
