2006 Ford Escape vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 5 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, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 118 weights approximately 306 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 118. 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, 2011 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Escape | 118 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 51 L |
