2011 BMW 550 vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 550 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2013 Ford Expedition. (306 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 682 kg more than 2011 BMW 550.
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 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Expedition. 2013 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 550 | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 550 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
