2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, both 2009 Ford Expedition and 2009 BMW 325 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 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 473 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Because 2009 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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 (496 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Expedition | 2009 BMW 325 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Expedition | 325 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 496 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 63 L |