Ford Territory ST-L
Suv · Gasoline
vs
BMW X3 M40i
Suv · Gasoline
Ford Territory ST-L
Car A
Ford Territory ST-L
A five-seat, petrol-powered family choice with strong horsepower and a safety focus, the Ford Territory ST-L suits growing families and road trips. Less compelling for city-heavy routines or performance driving given its consumption and priorities.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety
BMW X3 M40i
Car B
BMW X3 M40i
The BMW X3 M40i blends five-seat SUV practicality with serious pace for growing families and road trips. At $59,900, its 360 hp and 4.5 s 0-100 km/h deliver good value in its segment, with 9 L/100 km reasonable for the performance.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety9 L/100km360 hp
Why compared more powercomparison picksame body typesame powertrainsame seatsstep-up price

Usage fit

Family 63 / 75
City 28 / 28
Budget / value 36 / 50
Road trip 62 / 65
Performance 32 / 30
Cargo 34 / 38
Practical 36 / 53
Premium 36 / 61
Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Territory ST-L · Orange = BMW X3 M40i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Territory ST-L BMW X3 M40i
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Pros & cons

Ford Territory ST-L

  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 8.5 s with 270 hp for confident overtakes
  • Five seats and a 475 L boot fit growing families and road trips
  • Petrol powertrain suits long distances without charging stops
  • Ranks strongly for safety in our signals

BMW X3 M40i

  • Very quick acceleration (0-100 km/h in 4.5 s) for confident passing
  • 550 L cargo space and five seats suit family use and road trips
  • Good value in its segment at $59,900 given its performance
  • Reasonable fuel use for this power level (9 L/100 km combined)

Verdict

Pick Ford Territory ST-L if…
Lower entry price
Ford Territory ST-L starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick BMW X3 M40i if…
More power
BMW X3 M40i puts out 360 hp vs 270 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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