2007 BMW 650 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 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 650 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 825 kg more than 2007 BMW 650.
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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 650. 2011 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 650 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 650 | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 650 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1850 kg | 2675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 127 L |
