2006 Ford Escape vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 535 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, 2011 BMW 535 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 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 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 535 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Escape | 535 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
