2006 Ford Escape vs. 2010 BMW X3
To start off, 2010 BMW X3 is newer by 4 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X3 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 1036 kg more than 2010 BMW X3.
Because 2010 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 BMW X3 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2010 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Escape | X3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 67 L |
