Comparison - Ford Escape SEL 2018 - vs - BMW X3 xDrive30i 2018

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Ford Escape SEL 2018

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Mercury Mariner

Also called:

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Make:

Ford

BMW

Model:

Escape

Average Price:

29,450

Updated:

17 Mar 2018

47,890

Updated:

28 Nov 2016

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Year:

2018

Total Seating:

Transmission:

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

15.70gals

17.70gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Canyon Ridge Metallic

#9E735B

Ingot Silver Metallic

#C0BFC4

Lightning Blue Metallic

#34496F

Magnetic Metallic

#646368

Oxford White

#DDDEDE

Shadow Black

#303030

White Gold Metallic

#BBB5AB

Color:

Alpine White

#EDEEF2

Black Sapphire Metallic

#030404

Carbon Black Metallic

#495062

Chestnut Brown Metallic

#7F503E

Deep Sea Blue Metallic

#2D4573

Glacier Silver Metallic

#A0A3B2

Jet Black

#4F5055

Melbourne Red Metallic

#9A2627

Mineral Silver Metallic

#706D68

Mineral White Metallic

#7B7F89

Space Gray Metallic

#787880

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2018 Ford Escape ranked #2 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Ford Escape has a score of 8.7 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 56 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Sporty handling
Premium interior with user-friendly tech
Good safety score and great predicted reliability rating
Above-average cargo space

Cons
Unimpressive fuel economy

By:

usnews.com

The Escape is fundamentally unchanged for 2018, but there are some tweaks to the lineup and to its standard-equipment offerings.The SEL comes standard with leather-trimmed seating, a power liftgate, heated exterior mirrors, an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and LED running lights.

Pros
Graceful turbocharged 2.0-liter engine,
smooth ride,
attractive and intuitive infotainment system.

Cons
Less rear-seat and cargo space than the class leaders,
turbo engines return mediocre fuel economy.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2018 Ford Escape has the road manners of another kind of car—but don't worry, it still works well as a crossover.

Pros
Tough-hatch lines
Ample cargo bin
Wonderfully taut handling
Tech options aplenty
Brisk 2.0-liter acceleration

Cons
Busy, space-robbing dash
Firm seats, if you’re not into that
Not much SUV, if you’re into that
Optimistic EPA ratings

By:

thecarconnection.com

The latest BMW X3 is well worth considering if you’re looking for a family SUV with a spacious and plush interior that’s relaxing to drive.

Pros
Spacious cabin
Practical boot
Quiet and comfortable to drive

Cons
Desirable options cost extra
Looks like the old car
Cabin doesn’t look very exciting

By:

carwow.co.uk

The X3 also becomes a more full-fledged member of the BMW family with its upgraded interior. And at a time when some of the brand’s passenger-car offerings have strayed from BMW’s historically strong dynamics, the new X3 makes an encouraging showing there as well.

Pros
Chassis tuning like BMWs of old,
improved interior,
plenty of passenger and cargo space.

Cons
Imprecise variable-ratio steering,
goofy electronic shifter,
the entry-level four pales next to the six-cylinder.

By:

caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

22.00mpg

21.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

28.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

1.50L

2.00L

Torque:

177ft-lbs

at 2 500rpm

260ft-lbs

at 1 450rpm

Horsepower:

179hp

at 6 000rpm

240hp

at 5 000rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

38.80Feet

39.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

178.10in

183.40in

Width:

72.40in

74.10in

Height:

66.30in

66.10in

Ground Clearance:

7.80in

8.00in

Front Track:

61.50in

62.80in

Rear Track:

61.60in

63.40in

Wheel Base:

105.90in

110.60in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.90

40.70

Rear Head Room:

39.00

39.10

Front Leg Room:

43.10in

39.90in

Rear leg room:

37.30in

36.80in

Front Hip Room:

54.50in

56.50in

Front Shoulder Room:

55.90in

58.30in

Rear Hip Room:

52.40in

54.80in

Rear Shoulder room:

55.20in

56.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

68.00cu.ft

63.30cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

3500lbs

3000lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

34.00cu.ft

27.60cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

25.70degrees

Angle of Departure:

22.60degrees

Curb Weight:

3678.00lbs

4030.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

More Instruments:

Low fuel level warning

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated mirrors

1 One-Touch Power Window

Remote Keyless Power Door Locks

Heated mirrors

Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse

Remote keyless power door locks

4 one-touch power windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Bucket front seats

8 -way power passenger seat

8 -way power driver seat

Leather

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Height-Adjustable Driver Seat

4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Leather

Height-Adjustable Driver Seat

8 -way power passenger seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Leatherette

8 -way power driver seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Bucket front seats

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Reclining rear seats

Rear ventilation ducts

Split-folding rear seatback

Rear ventilation ducts

Folding with storage center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear stabilizer bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Interior Air Filtration

Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel

Turn signal in mirrors

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Turn signal in mirrors

Cargo floor mats

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Leather steering wheel

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

yes

More Entertainment:

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

6 total speakers

6 Months of provided satellite radio service

Speed sensitive volume control

USB Connection

USB connection

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

9 total speakers

205 watts stereo output

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

solid rear disc brakes

rear ventilated disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Rear height adjustable headrests

Airbag Deployment Notification

Rear center 3-point belt

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Post-collision safety system

Turn signal mirrors

2 Front Headrests

3 Rear Headrests

4-Wheel ABS

Parking Assistant

ACC Stop & Go + Active Driving Assistant

Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*

Emergency Service*

Post-collision safety system

Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Front seatbelt pretensioners

Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system

Adaptive headlights

Options

Packages:

1.5L EcoBoost Class II Trailer Tow Package

Equipment Group 300A

Safe And Smart Package

Sel Sport Appearance Package

Driver Assistance Plus

Cold Weather Package

Dynamic Handling Package

Lighting Package

Premium Package

XLine

Cold Weather Package

Driver Assistance Package

Technology Package

M Sport

Exterior Options:

Wheel Locking Lug Nuts (VP)

Splash Guards (VP)

Black Roof Rail Cross Bars

Power Panoramic Vista Roof

Roof Rails In Satin Aluminum

19" M Double Spoke Wheels - Style 622M

20" M Double Spoke Wheels - Style 310M

19" Light Alloy Double-Spoke Wheels - Style 309

Panoramic Moonroof

Adaptive Full LED Lights

Interior Options:

All Weather Floor Mats

Interior Cargo Cover

Cargo Area Protector

Smoker's Package (Fleet)

Wireless Charging

Navigation System

Apple CarPlay Compatibility

Rear Manual Side Window Shades

Harman Kardon Surround Sound System

Heated Front Seats

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Charcoal Black, cloth

#434343

Color:

Beige/Black SensaTec, leatherette

#010101

Black Nevada w/Gray Contrast Stitching, premium leather

#1A1A1A

Black Nevada, premium leather

#070707

Black SensaTec, leatherette

#0B0B0B

Ivory White Nevada w/Red Contrast Stitching, premium leather

#C1C0BE

Mocha Nevada w/Orange Contrast Stitching, premium leather

#544F4C

Oyster Nevada, premium leather

#ADAAA1

Saddle Brown Nevada, premium leather

#816A5A

Sand Beige/Black Nevada, premium leather

#B8AB98

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Comparison - Ford Escape SEL 2018 - vs - BMW X3 xDrive30i 2018

General

Also called:

Mercury Mariner

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Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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