2010 BMW 535 vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 535 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 571 kg more than 2010 BMW 535. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
2010 BMW 535 | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 535 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 2651 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 127 L |