2009 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2009 BMW 330 and 2009 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Ford Explorer. (211 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2009 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4009 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 85 L |
