2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 4 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 (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2013 BMW X5. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 1284 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Because 2013 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 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 (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X5. (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Expedition | X5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| 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 | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 85 L |
