2012 BMW 528 vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2012 BMW 528 and 2012 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 BMW 528. (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 702 kg more than 2012 BMW 528. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 528 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 will offer significantly more control. 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 528. (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW 528 | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 528 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2517 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |