2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 BMW X5 M
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 M is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 M (547 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (260 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 M should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 137 kg more than 2013 BMW X5 M.
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, 2013 BMW X5 M (678 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (475 Nm). This means 2013 BMW X5 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2013 BMW X5 M | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Expedition | X5 M |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1764 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 85 L |
