2009 BMW 135 vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 135 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2010 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 496 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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, 2009 BMW 135 (401 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 135 | Explorer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2021 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4912 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1849 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2888 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 85 L |