2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 7 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 397 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Because 2005 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 520. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition 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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (380 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 2012 BMW 520 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Expedition | 520 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
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 | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |