2004 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Ford E-150
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 2007 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |
