2008 BMW 735 vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2008 BMW 735 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP) has 32 more horse power than 2008 BMW 735. (268 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 637 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 735. (360 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 735 | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 735 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 106 L |