BMW X3 sDrive30i vs Ford Territory ST-L

BMW X3 sDrive30i

Suv · Gasoline · RWD

Ford Territory ST-L

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

BMW X3 sDrive30i

A well-rounded RWD SUV that balances family practicality and efficiency with confident everyday performance. Strong reliability and safety signals make it an easy pick for growing families and road trips.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety8 L/100km

Car B

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 safety270 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 75 / 63

City 44 / 28

Budget / value 58 / 36

Road trip 57 / 62

Performance 34 / 32

Cargo 38 / 34

Practical 55 / 36

Premium 49 / 36

Winter 44 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X3 sDrive30i · Orange = Ford Territory ST-L

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW X3 sDrive30i Ford Territory ST-L

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Pros & cons

BMW X3 sDrive30i

Reliability and safety rank highly for stress-free family use
Efficient for its class at 8 L/100 km, helpful for commuting and trips
Practical 5-seat layout with a usable 550 L cargo area
Good value in its segment around 45,000
Rear-wheel drive only; those wanting all-weather traction may prefer AWD
Cargo space is adequate but not the roomiest if you haul bulky gear often
Gasoline powertrain only; no hybrid or electric efficiency benefits
Not aimed at performance driving despite a quick 0-100 km/h time

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
10.5 L/100 km combined is not ideal for heavy city commuting
Not aimed at enthusiasts; performance driving is a weak suit
Only five seats; lacks three-row capacity
Cargo space is adequate but not expansive for bulky gear

Verdict

Pick BMW X3 sDrive30i if…

Best fuel economy

BMW X3 sDrive30i uses 8.0 L/100km vs 10.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Ford Territory ST-L if…

More power

Ford Territory ST-L puts out 270 hp vs 252 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW X3 sDrive30i

Ford Territory ST-L

Verdict

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