2009 BMW 125 vs. 2008 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 1 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, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 751 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
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 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125. 2008 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 2008 Ford Explorer | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 125 | Explorer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 2077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3320 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 85 L |