2012 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 BMW 123
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 123. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 123 would be higher. 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 108 more horse power than 2011 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1166 kg more than 2011 BMW 123. 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 123. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Expedition | 2011 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Expedition | 123 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2651 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 51 L |
