2003 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 325 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2003 BMW 325. (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 235 kg more than 2003 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 2006 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |
