2009 BMW 550 vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 550 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 155 more horse power than 2010 Ford Explorer. (207 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 690 kg more than 2010 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Explorer. (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | Explorer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4009 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 4.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3320 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |