2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 BMW 116
To start off, 2011 BMW 116 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Expedition 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 (306 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2011 BMW 116. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 116.
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 (365 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 116. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Expedition | 2011 BMW 116 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Expedition | 116 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 51 L |