2009 BMW 550 vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2004 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 BMW 550 (491 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (395 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 550 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4603 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
