2008 BMW 525 vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 708 kg more than 2010 Ford Explorer.
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, 2010 Ford Explorer (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Explorer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4009 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 207 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 4.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3320 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |