2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 7 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, 2013 BMW X5 (395 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 725 kg more than 2006 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW X5 (610 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Expedition | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Expedition | X5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 85 L |
