2010 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Expedition 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 66 more horse power than 2011 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 586 kg more than 2011 BMW 730. 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, 2011 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford Expedition | 2011 BMW 730 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Expedition | 730 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 494 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2526 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 5072 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 82 L |