2004 BMW 525 vs. 2004 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2004 BMW 525 and 2004 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Explorer (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 362 kg more than 2004 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 525 (410 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Explorer. (382 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 2004 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
