2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 and 2009 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 363 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Because 2009 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (496 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 120 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 496 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1022 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 106 L |
