2010 Ford Expedition vs. 2004 BMW 318
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 318 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1131 kg more than 2004 BMW 318. 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Expedition | 2004 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Expedition | 318 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2526 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 63 L |
