2008 BMW 528 vs. 2006 Ford Territory
To start off, 2008 BMW 528 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Territory would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 BMW 528. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 528 weights approximately 116 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 528. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 528. 2006 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 528 | 2006 Ford Territory | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 528 | Territory |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3984 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |