2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series

To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 5 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 217 kg more than 2013 BMW 5 Series.

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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Explorer 2013 BMW 5 Series
Make Ford BMW
Model Explorer 5 Series
Year Released 2008 2013
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4013 cc 2979 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 344 Nm 407 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 10.2 :1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 8-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2077 kg 1860 kg
Vehicle Length 5350 mm 4905 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 2094 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1464 mm
Wheelbase Size 3320 mm 2968 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 70 L


 

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