2006 Ford Escape vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 BMW 530.
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, 2007 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Escape | 2007 BMW 530 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Escape | 530 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2998 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |