Ford Expedition vs. BMW X3 Review

Utility
The Ford Expedition will most definitely prove friendlier than the BMW X3 for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Ford Expedition is likely a better choice than the BMW X3 with respect to transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of suitcases or sizeable dogs. The Ford Expedition outpulls the X3 by a big margin.

Dimensions
The Ford Expedition is significantly more bulky than the BMW X3. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford Expedition than the BMW X3 because of its larger tank. The BMW X3 fits in smaller parking spaces than the Ford Expedition. The BMW X3's shorter wheelbase will likely give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Ford Expedition is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the BMW for a fill-up more often than the Ford because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the X3 to the dealership as the Expedition. The Ford pales in comparison to the BMW X3 regarding fuel economy. When it comes to fuel economy, the BMW X3 bests the Ford Expedition. The BMW X3 is considerably less costly than the Ford Expedition when it comes to MSRP. The BMW X3 will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Ford Expedition. The Ford Expedition will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the BMW X3.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the BMW X3 and the Ford likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Ford's engine is tremendously more massive than the BMW's. Note that larger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque equals pickup, and the Ford Expedition will have picked up and gone by the time the BMW X3 finally gets moving. The Ford Expedition packs quite a wallop compared to the BMW X3 with respect to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Ford Expedition's front cabin compared to the X3. The Expedition offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the BMW X3 does.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Ford isn't quite as generous as the BMW X3's.