2000 BMW 330 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 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 330 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 79 more horse power than 2000 BMW 330. (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1150 kg more than 2000 BMW 330. 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 330. (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 330. 2010 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2000 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2000 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 330 | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 127 L |