2008 BMW 730 vs. 2010 Ford Edge
To start off, 2010 Ford Edge is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 470 kg more than 2008 BMW 730.
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 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Edge. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 730 | 2010 Ford Edge | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | Edge |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2093 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 132 L |
