2007 BMW 328 vs. 2006 Ford Escape
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 1 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (155 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2006 Ford Escape | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 328 | Escape |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 57 L |
