2003 Ford Excursion vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1475 kg more than 2011 BMW 335.
Because 2003 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 335. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Excursion. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Excursion | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Excursion | 335 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 61 L |
