2008 BMW 316 vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 316 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 197 more horse power than 2008 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 316 weights approximately 409 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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 316. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 316 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:
2008 BMW 316 | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |