2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 BMW 335

To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 342 kg more than 2011 BMW 335.

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, 2011 BMW 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Explorer 2011 BMW 335
Make Ford BMW
Model Explorer 335
Year Released 2008 2011
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4013 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 344 Nm 576 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2077 kg 1735 kg
Vehicle Length 5350 mm 4526 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1816 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3320 mm 2761 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 61 L


 

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