2011 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2012 BMW Z4. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1185 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4. 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 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4. 2011 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Expedition | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Expedition | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2675 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 55 L |
