ford edge faster than x5?
 

whats up with the ford edge commercial claiming its faster than the x5 by .2 sec

because it is :)

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...ommercial.html

http://www.xoutpost.com/lounge/29590-...an-bmw-x5.html

yeah a 2wd edge. the awd edge is slower than the 3.0

Really!!! Than I need to get on a list for a Ford Edge!!! :rofl:

Faster to the junkyard! :rolleyes:

Good timing for this thread. I just rented the Ford Edge from Hertz last weekend when I was out of town. It was pretty nice actually!

My brother has an '06 X5 4.4i and we raced his against the 2WD Edge 6 cylinder from a stop light. Although he won of course he really was pretty disappointed at how slim the margin was. :taz:

The things I liked about the Ford Edge were:
1) MUCH, much quieter interior cabin compared to the E53
2) Good handling (not as good as the X but very adequate)
3) Way more room for the rear passengers, and far bigger overall
4) Much more comfortable seats when compared to the E53 sport seats

Not the marquee, but if you need a good, comfortable rental when you're out of town you'll be hardpressed to find a nicer ride for the money.

My 2 cents...

first of all, ford shouldn't even be compared to any BMW, because it is simply not a competitor for BMW. second, we all know that manufacturers who must name (bash) other cars in their commercials make crap! plus, 0-60 time is not they only thing that counts! mustang GT has a very good 0-60 but only until its first bloody turn, where it will understeer into alaska. so keep on trying, ford!

Edge's are cool, X5's blow....

:tsk:

I wouldn't go and say they make crap, for the money the Ford's and other vehicles are a far better buy then a 60-70k Bimmer.

Why do people with Bimmers care about the Ford commercials?

What was the old saying for FORD!

Fix Or Repair Daily?

Bit like FIAT ... Fix It Again Tony !!!:rofl:

The recent Fords have improved a bit. However, I can't get over how crude and unshapely the interior (and to a certain extent, the exterior) design is. It doesn't exude refinement or elegance. Nor is it particularly innovative or nifty. Plus, it can get pricey and it's quite heavy. I sat in a couple at the auto show, and wasn't impressed.

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Just in case you haven't seen it. Must be marketing to the un-automotive types. Pretty sad.

thought it was "Found On Rubbish Dump!:rofl:

Makes no difference if the Ford is slightly faster. So is a lot of cars. Nobody's bying "ultimate speed experience" if one chooses X5 (i guess). But the "better than Beemer" argument means a lot for those who can not afford or just don't want to spend money on proper cars. And besides, when i'm packing my kid, wife and dogs into my car, there is no time for acceleration comparisons...
I have owned a 4x4 Ford Sierra Cosworth back in the nineties, which was the crappiest car ever. Fast, but crude and unreliable.

Its a absolute cheezy ad! I can't believe anyone in the Ford marketing department let this one slip through.

BTW, what does that sign say...the one the couple is holding in the ad? Bought a lemon? lol

Bimmer = car
Beemer = bike

Is that from your official Bimmer Slang book?

Ahhhh more so BMWs in NA.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW
http://bimmer-mag.com/

In the uk most people call both cars and bikes Beemers. I've never heard anyone refer to them as bimmers.

Because the reference started in the US.

http://boston-bmwcca.org/reference/bimmer-beemer.aspx

Sorry, looks like went OT.

...and in Bawston BIM-mahs are wicked pissah cahs ;)

da cah is pahked in the yahd not to fah from da bah.

Sully........is that you?

Ford broken down to an acronym (some re-stated):

Fix Or Repair Daily
Frequent Overhaul, Rapid Depreciation
Found On Road, Dead

Okay, that's out of my system. I have a Ford Escape Hybrid in addition to my X5. Although I like the FEH, I have to say that the overall quality of the vehicle exudes cheap. From the cheap plastics used to the poor ergonomics. I don't doubt that the quality is improved over prior Fords. However, it still isn't as good as I would expect. (My Highlander Hybrid is MUCH better.)

Now, I will also say that the X5 is completely under performing in terms of quality. I have rattles in the doors and headliner. The software issues on the vehicle are beyond comical. I'm to the point now that I want to tell the dealer I'll smack them if they update my software. (Each update brings more hidden "surprises.") The ability to get things fixed right the first time is elusive, as is the service advisor when I'm trying to ascertain the status of my vehicle they've kidnapped for days at a time.

More troublesome to me, the BMW service departments really aren't any better than the Ford service departments. (I've worked with two of each.) In fact, I'd almost claim that Ford's is a bit better, as they are hungrier for business, and they don't have the built-in arrogance. I actually get calls from the Ford serviced departments giving me status on my vehicle. What a concept. At one of the two Ford service departments, I don't have to beg and cajole to get a loaner vehicle.

There's nothing wrong, in my opinion, with Ford doing a comparison. Of course they're going to compare it with a marquee brand; that's what the public will identify with. Is it going to be as effective if they say it's faster than a GMC Acadia or Huyndai Santa Fe?

Although I love the performance and extra things on the X5, I do wish the quality was better. Give me BMW performance with Toyota reliability, and I'd be pretty happy. BMW would be hard pressed, if they chose to "get into the dirt" with Ford, to find claims of them being better. More expensive, yes. Better handling, probably.

Joel

The Lincoln version is even quieter.

The main thing I have against these ads is that they're comparing the Edge to the six cylinder X5. In a way this is fair, as the Edge has a V6, but it does overlook the fact that a V8 is available in the X5 for those who want power. No one buys an X5 3.0 because it's fast. At least I hope not.