BMW X3 xDrive28i (2015): 7 of 15 decision facts sourced. Missing: Starting MSRP, Engine, Horsepower, Torque, Basic warranty, Powertrain warranty, Seating, Cargo volume.
Ford Escape SEL (2026): 7 of 15 decision facts sourced. Missing: Starting MSRP, Engine, Horsepower, Torque, Basic warranty, Powertrain warranty, Seating, Cargo volume.
| BMW X3 xDrive28i (2015) | Ford Escape SEL (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive fueleconomy.gov | All-Wheel Drive fueleconomy.gov |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) fueleconomy.gov | Automatic 8-spd fueleconomy.gov |
| Combined MPG | 24 mpg fueleconomy.gov | 26 mpg fueleconomy.gov |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,150 fueleconomy.gov | $2,300 fueleconomy.gov |
| NHTSA overall | 5 stars nhtsa.gov | 5 stars nhtsa.gov |
| Recalls (model year) | 8 nhtsa.gov | 2 nhtsa.gov |
| Owner complaints (NHTSA) | 105 nhtsa.gov | 3 nhtsa.gov |
Recall and complaint counts come from NHTSA — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Not yet sourced — BMW X3 xDrive28i (2015): Starting MSRP, Engine, Horsepower, Torque, Basic warranty, Powertrain warranty, Seating, Cargo volume. Ford Escape SEL (2026): Starting MSRP, Engine, Horsepower, Torque, Basic warranty, Powertrain warranty, Seating, Cargo volume. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: On the figures both makers publish, the Escape SEL leads with better fuel economy (26 mpg vs 24 mpg), lower annual fuel cost ($2,300 vs $3,150) and fewer recalls (2 vs 8). Neither publishes starting MSRP, engine, horsepower, torque and 4 more decision fields yet.
Winner: Ford Escape SEL (2026)
BMW X3 xDrive28i (2015): 7/10
Ford Escape SEL (2026): 8/10
BMW X3 xDrive28i (2015): AutoTrader · Cars.com · CarGurus · eBay Motors
Ford Escape SEL (2026): AutoTrader · Cars.com · CarGurus · eBay Motors
| BMW X3 xDrive28i (2015) | Ford Escape SEL (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) | Automatic 8-spd |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline | Regular Gasoline |
| City MPG | 21 mpg | 23 mpg |
Our pick: Ford Escape SEL (2026).
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