2000 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 325 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2000 BMW 325. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1006 kg more than 2000 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 325 | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |
