2003 BMW 545 vs. 2008 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 407 kg more than 2003 BMW 545.
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, 2003 BMW 545 (451 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 545 | 2008 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 545 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3320 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
