2011 BMW 335 vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 335 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 702 kg more than 2011 BMW 335.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 335. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 335. 2012 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 335 | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 335 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| 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 | 320 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2517 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1372 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 106 L |
