2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Ford Expedition

To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 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 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2009 Ford Expedition. (306 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster 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 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Expedition. (365 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Expedition. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 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 M3 2009 Ford Expedition
Make BMW Ford
Model M3 Expedition
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3999 cc 5408 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 414 HP 306 HP
Engine RPM 8300 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 365 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 12.0:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 5250 mm
Vehicle Width 1420 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 106 L


 

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