2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 BMW Z4
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 BMW Z4. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW Z4 weights approximately 187 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (316 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2008 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Expedition | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |
