2009 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2009 BMW 320 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 (306 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320.
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 Ford Expedition (365 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
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 | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 106 L |