2006 Ford Escape vs. 2011 BMW 760
To start off, 2011 BMW 760 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 760 (535 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 760 weights approximately 565 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 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 760. 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 760 (745 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 760 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 760 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Escape | 760 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 535 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 745 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 82 L |
