2008 BMW 318 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 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 318 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 (306 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318.
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 (365 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318. 2009 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. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |