2007 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 902 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Expedition. 2011 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 106 L |
