2006 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Ford E-150
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW X3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW X3 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 BMW X3. (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X3.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X3. (291 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X3 | 2007 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | X3 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 132 L |
