2008 BMW 730 vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2008 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 751 kg more than 2008 BMW 730. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 730 | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2651 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 127 L |