2007 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1795 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 3215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 167 L |
