2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1720 kg more than 2008 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2008 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Excursion | 525 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7274 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2840 mm |
