2005 BMW 545 vs. 2003 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2005 BMW 545 is newer by 2 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, 2005 BMW 545 (326 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2003 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1545 kg more than 2005 BMW 545.
Because 2003 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 545. 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, 2003 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 545. 2003 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 545 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 545 | 2003 Ford Excursion | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 545 | Excursion |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 3210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 167 L |