2007 BMW X5 vs. 2003 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2007 BMW X5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2003 Ford Expedition. (238 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Expedition weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 BMW X5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Expedition. (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2003 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | X5 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 397 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3030 mm |
