2008 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Ford Explorer

To start off, both 2008 BMW 325 and 2008 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 532 kg more than 2008 BMW 325.

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, 2008 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325. 2008 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 325 2008 Ford Explorer
Make BMW Ford
Model 325 Explorer
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 4013 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 344 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 3700 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1545 kg 2077 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 5350 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3320 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.6 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 85 L


 

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