2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 BMW 630
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 630 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 BMW 630. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 630 weights approximately 794 kg more 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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 2008 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Expedition | 630 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
