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2025 model year · Body-on-frame SUVs

Ford Bronco vs Ford Expedition

The Bronco tows 4,500 lb, the Expedition 9,600 lb. Ground clearance reaches 13.1 in on the Bronco and 8.8 in on the Expedition. Ford Bronco and Ford Expedition side by side, 2025 model year, from the makers’ own documents.

This page compares the 2025 Ford Bronco (Bronco U725, 2021–present) and 2025 Ford Expedition (Expedition 5th gen, 2025–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units. Newer model years in our data (Bronco 2026) have too few maker figures to compare, so the page uses the newest year in which both have enough.

Max towing
4,500 lb vs 9,600 lb
Ground clearance
13.1 in vs 8.8 in
Curb weight
5,076 lb vs 5,794 lb

01 / Verdict

Bronco or Expedition: who leads on what

Each line is the maker’s top figure for each model across its configurations. A lead is on that best configuration, so it depends on cab, bed, engine, axle and options; the closest matching trucks are compared below. Only a maker’s own figure decides a lead.

Towing and GCWR
The Bronco tows 4,500 lb, the Expedition 9,600 lb. Ford’s documents disagree about a towing figure, so no leader is named.
Payload and GVWR
Only the Bronco has a payload figure in our data: it carries 1,344 lb of payload. The Expedition has none, so no leader is named.
Ground clearance and angles
The Bronco has 13.1 in of ground clearance, the Expedition 8.8 in. The Bronco leads by 4.3 in on its best configuration. At the best configuration: approach angle Bronco 47.2°, Expedition 21.5°; breakover angle Bronco 30.8°, Expedition 19.3°; departure angle Bronco 40.5°, Expedition 23.5°.
Dimensions
Length: Bronco 173.7–191.0 in, Expedition 209.9–221.7 in; width: Bronco 75.9–79.3 in, Expedition 80.0 in; height: Bronco 71.9–78.9 in, Expedition 78.0–78.1 in; wheelbase: Bronco 100.4–116.1 in, Expedition 122.5–131.5 in.
Curb weight
Curb weight: Bronco 4,336–5,076 lb, Expedition 5,404–5,794 lb.
Tires
Factory tire sizes. Bronco: 255/70R16, LT315/70R17, P255/75R17, LT265/70R17 and 3 more. Expedition: P265/70R18, P275/60R20, P275/70R18.
Fuel tank
Fuel tank: Bronco not in our data, Expedition 23.2–27.8 gal.

02 / Side by side

Every figure, group by group

Each cell is the range across the maker’s 2025 configurations of that model, with the small number of the document it comes from. A figure that is an estimate, an owners’ report or a third-party figure wears its mark and never decides a lead; a group where one model has no maker figure says so.

Towing and GCWR

MakerUS units

Ford Bronco and Ford Expedition: towing and gcwr
FigureFord Bronco2025Ford Expedition2025Leads
Max towing3,460–4,500 lb source 115 of 17 configs6,100–9,600 lb documents disagree † source 2 source 3documents disagree
GCWR8,500–10,650 lb source 1 source 412,000–15,900 lb source 3Expedition +5,250 lb

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Payload and GVWR

MakerUS units

Ford Bronco and Ford Expedition: payload and gvwr
FigureFord Bronco2025Ford Expedition2025Leads
Max payload986–1,344 lb source 413 of 17 configsnot in our datano maker figure for one
GVWR5,540–6,220 lb source 412 of 17 configsnot in our data

No maker figure for the Expedition in this group in our data, so it names no leader. “Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Ground clearance and angles

MakerUS units

Ford Bronco and Ford Expedition: ground clearance and angles
FigureFord Bronco2025Ford Expedition2025Leads
Ground clearance8.3–13.1 in source 58.7–8.8 in source 210 of 11 configsBronco +4.3 in
Approach angle35.5–47.2° source 521.1–21.5° source 210 of 11 configsBronco +25.7°
Breakover angle20.0–30.8° source 518.3–19.3° source 210 of 11 configsBronco +11.5°
Departure angle29.5–40.5° source 522.3–23.5° source 210 of 11 configsBronco +17.0°

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Dimensions

MakerUS units

Ford Bronco and Ford Expedition: dimensions
FigureFord Bronco2025Ford Expedition2025Leads
Length173.7–191.0 in source 5209.9–221.7 in source 210 of 11 configsExpedition +30.7 in at the top
Width75.9–79.3 in source 416 of 17 configs80.0 in source 210 of 11 configsExpedition +0.7 in at the top
Height71.9–78.9 in source 578.0–78.1 in source 210 of 11 configsBronco +0.8 in at the top
Wheelbase100.4–116.1 in source 5122.5–131.5 in source 210 of 11 configsExpedition +15.4 in at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Curb weight

MakerUS units

Ford Bronco and Ford Expedition: curb weight
FigureFord Bronco2025Ford Expedition2025Leads
Curb weight4,336–5,076 lb source 413 of 17 configs5,404–5,794 lb source 24 of 11 configsExpedition +718 lb at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Tires

MakerUS units

Ford Bronco and Ford Expedition: tires
FigureFord Bronco2025Ford Expedition2025Leads
Factory tire sizes255/70R16, LT315/70R17, P255/75R17, LT265/70R17, P255/70R18 source 6and 2 moreP265/70R18, P275/60R20, P275/70R18 source 2

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Fuel tank

MakerUS units

Ford Bronco and Ford Expedition: fuel tank
FigureFord Bronco2025Ford Expedition2025Leads
Fuel tanknot in our data23.2–27.8 gal source 2

No maker figure for the Bronco in this group in our data, so it names no leader. “Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.
  1. 12025 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (R10, r10 Mar19) · Ford Motor Company (Ford Pro Body Builder Advisory Service)
  2. 22025 Ford Expedition Technical Specifications · Ford Motor Company
  3. 32025 Ford Expedition Towing Guide (trailer towing selector, revised 02.28.25) · Ford Motor Company
  4. 42025 Bronco Equipment Installation Guide (body builders layout book) · Ford Motor Company (Ford Pro Body Builder Advisory Service)
  5. 52025 Ford Bronco Specs and Dimensions · Ford Motor Company
  6. 62025 Bronco Order Guide (07/07/25) · Ford Motor Company

Documents last checked . How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

03 / Like for like

The closest matching configurations

Ranges mix every cab, bed and engine. Here is one configuration of each, matched on the options that change the figures most, named as the maker names it.

Ford Bronco
2025 Base 4-door 2.3L 7-speed manual
Ford Expedition
2025 Active 4x4
Ford Bronco and Ford Expedition, closest matching configurations
FigureBroncoExpeditionLeads
Max towingnot in our data9,600 lb source 3no maker figure for one
GCWR8,500 lb source 415,900 lb source 3Expedition +7,400 lb
Max payload1,327 lb source 4not in our datano maker figure for one
GVWR5,920 lb source 4not in our data
Ground clearance8.3 in source 58.7 in source 2Expedition +0.4 in
Approach angle35.5° source 521.1° source 2Bronco +14.4°
Breakover angle20.0° source 519.3° source 2Bronco +0.7°
Departure angle29.5° source 523.5° source 2Bronco +6.0°
Curb weight4,507 lb source 45,668 lb source 2Expedition +1,161 lb
Length189.4 in source 5209.9 in source 2Expedition +20.5 in
Wheelbase116.1 in source 5122.5 in source 2Expedition +6.4 in
Factory tire sizes255/70R16 source 6P265/70R18 source 2
Fuel tanknot in our data23.2 gal source 2
  • Each is its model’s lowest trim with four-wheel drive (four doors where the data splits by body), with the first engine and gearbox the maker lists for it.
  • A figure marked “with” needs that factory package; one without is the configuration as it comes.

04 / Top figures

Which configuration earns each top figure

The leads above are between each model’s best configuration. Here is which configuration that is, and the factory package it needs.

Ford Bronco

  • Max towing 4,500 lb: Raptor 4-door 3.0L 10-speed auto
  • GCWR 10,650 lb: Raptor 4-door 3.0L 10-speed auto
  • Ground clearance 13.1 in: Raptor 4-door 3.0L 10-speed auto
  • Approach angle 47.2°: Raptor 4-door 3.0L 10-speed auto
  • Breakover angle 30.8°: Raptor 4-door 3.0L 10-speed auto
  • Departure angle 40.5°: Raptor 4-door 3.0L 10-speed auto

Ford Expedition

  • Max towing 9,600 lb: Active 4x4
  • GCWR 15,900 lb: Active 4x4
  • Ground clearance 8.8 in: Active MAX 4x2
  • Approach angle 21.5°: Active MAX 4x2
  • Breakover angle 19.3°: Active 4x2
  • Departure angle 23.5°: Active 4x2

05 / Keep going

Both models, and other matchups

All vehicle comparisons · Rankings · How we source the numbers

06 / FAQ

Questions people ask

Which tows more, the Bronco or the Expedition?

The Bronco tows 4,500 lb, the Expedition 9,600 lb. Ford’s documents disagree about a towing figure, so no leader is named. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2025 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more payload, the Bronco or the Expedition?

Only the Bronco has a payload figure in our data: it carries 1,344 lb of payload. The Expedition has none, so no leader is named. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2025 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more ground clearance, the Bronco or the Expedition?

The Bronco has 13.1 in of ground clearance, the Expedition 8.8 in. The Bronco leads by 4.3 in on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2025 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

How do the Bronco and the Expedition compare in size?

Length: Bronco 173.7–191.0 in, Expedition 209.9–221.7 in; wheelbase: Bronco 100.4–116.1 in, Expedition 122.5–131.5 in. The range runs across cab, bed and wheelbase choices.

Which model years does this Bronco vs Expedition comparison use?

This page compares the 2025 Ford Bronco (Bronco U725, 2021–present) and 2025 Ford Expedition (Expedition 5th gen, 2025–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units. Newer model years in our data (Bronco 2026) have too few maker figures to compare, so the page uses the newest year in which both have enough.