2008 BMW 735 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 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 735 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 582 kg more than 2008 BMW 735.
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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 735 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5400 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 310 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1935 kg | 2517 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 106 L |