2008 BMW 318 vs. 2008 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2008 BMW 318 and 2008 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 288 kg more than 2008 Ford Expedition.
Because 2008 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318. 2008 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW 318 | 2008 Ford Expedition | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |