2006 Ford Escape vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 7 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 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 535 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 2013 BMW X5 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, 2013 BMW X5 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, 2013 BMW X5 (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
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2006 Ford Escape | 2013 BMW X5 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Escape | X5 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2259 cc | 2985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2197 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 85 L |