2008 BMW M3 vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW M3 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (339 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2010 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1085 kg more than 2008 BMW M3.
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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M3. 2010 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 127 L |
