2009 Ford Escape vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Escape would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 1398 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape. 2010 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Escape | 2010 BMW X5 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Escape | X5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 2370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2934 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 85 L |