2009 BMW 130 vs. 2006 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2006 Ford Expedition.
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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 2006 Ford Expedition | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 106 L |