2010 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 BMW 523
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 523 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 135 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 961 kg more than 2009 BMW 523. 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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Expedition | 2009 BMW 523 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Expedition | 523 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2526 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
