2007 BMW 318 vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 318 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 614 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 318 | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 127 L |
