2007 BMW X3 vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2007 BMW X3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1445 kg more than 2007 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 BMW X3 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Excursion. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | X3 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 167 L |
