2009 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330. 2010 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5400 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 494 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 127 L |