2010 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 2 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, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 516 kg more than 2012 BMW 740.
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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 740. (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford Expedition | 2012 BMW 740 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Expedition | 740 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 494 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2526 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 5215 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 82 L |