2008 BMW 750 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 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 750 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2010 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 750 weights approximately 34 kg more than 2010 Ford Explorer. 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 750 | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2021 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4912 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 85 L |
