2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2006 Ford Expedition.
Because 2011 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X5. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Expedition | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Expedition | X5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 85 L |
