2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 6 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 118 weights approximately 252 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Expedition | 118 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 51 L |
