2006 Ford F-150 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 F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2010 BMW X3. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X3 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2006 Ford F-150.
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, 2006 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW X3. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 2010 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | F-150 | X3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 67 L |
