2009 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Ford Expedition

To start off, both 2009 BMW 325 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 95 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 529 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 325 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 325 2009 Ford Expedition
Make BMW Ford
Model 325 Expedition
Year Released 2009 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2494 cc 5408 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 495 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1495 kg 966 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 5630 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1980 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3330 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 127 L


 

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